SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset Real-Time App Control
Its real-time app control with 200+ game-specific presets, simultaneous 2.4GHz/Bluetooth mixing, and custom neodymium drivers deliver precise spatial audio and 50-hour battery life. The steel frame, elastic headband, and AirWeave memory foam cushions keep the 327g weight comfortable, while the retractable ClearCast Gen 2 mic rejects up to -25dB of background noise. This headset is best for competitive multiplayer gamers on PC, PS5, or Switch who need to blend voice chat with clear footstep cues over marathon sessions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong battery (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | elastic |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium magnetic |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, PC, PS5, PS4, Switch 1/2, Mobile - White |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Fast Charging | 15 Min Charge = 6 Hr Play |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Arctis Companion app |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset Real-Time App Control | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium magnetic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 314 | 60 | 33 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset Real-Time App Control | 63.1 | 96.2 | 34.5 | 43.6 | 83.5 | 50.2 | 85.8 | 53.4 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 95.2 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 98.9 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 Compare | 97.5 | 98.4 | 77.2 | 93.2 | 72.2 | 65.3 | 98.6 | 66.1 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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