SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
A solid mid-range pick in the gaming headsets line-up, with 30 hours up front.
63/100
30 hours5.3PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch
£599best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Wireless
- Surround sound
- Detachable mic
- No active noise cancelling
- Below-average driver size
Score profile
Scored against the gaming headsets classWhere the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight505 g
WirelessYes
Sound
Driver size40 mm
Surround soundYes
Microphone
Detachable micYes
Noise-cancelling micYes
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
Connectivity
2.4 GHz wirelessYes
Bluetooth5.3
PlatformsPC, PS5, Xbox, Switch
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite vs SteelSeries SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
SteelSeries Arctis Nova EliteSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
| SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova EliteThis page | SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100Better | 62 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hoursBetter | 22 hours |
| Weight | 505 gBetter | 516 g |
| Driver | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Wireless 2 4ghz | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth |
| Surround | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gaming headset for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier gaming headset is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other gaming headsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 55.
What stands out on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite?
Its wireless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the G935?
The G935 scores 64/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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