Unfortunately, the USB-C port on the headset doesn’t carry audio-in as a fourth option. The 2.4 GHz wireless USB-C dongle delivers latency-free, high-quality audio to a ton of different platforms.įor those the USB-C dongle doesn’t support, you’re all but guaranteed to find another way to connect through either a 3.5mm cable or Bluetooth. That’s what SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 7 manages to offer by having such broad compatibility with different devices. What we like The Swiss Army Knife approach to connectivityĪ gaming headset can do so much more for you when it can go wherever you want it to go. That broader support doesn’t come at an extra price. The Arctis Nova 7X is the only version that will work wirelessly with Xbox, yet it doesn’t lose support for other platforms. The Arctis 7P doesn’t have a ChatMix dial (opting instead for a Sidetone dial) because the PlayStation doesn’t support ChatMix. Each version changes headband colors, but there are only two significant differences. There are several versions of the Arctis Nova 7, including the Arctis Nova 7P for PlayStation consoles and the Arctis Nova 7X for Xbox consoles. Noise canceling: Bidirectional noise cancelation on microphone only.Virtual surround sound: 360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D Audio, Microsoft Spatial Sound.Microphone: ClearCast Gen 2 with retractable arm.Device compatibility: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Android, USB-C iPads (2.4 GHz wireless) other iPad models via Bluetooth or 3.5mm analog Xbox support only on Nova 7X model.Battery life: 38 hours (2.4 GHz), 26 hours (dual wireless).Connections: 2.4 GHz over USB-C dongle, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm.Drivers: Custom high fidelity 40mm drivers.

Colors: Black, PC-Specific, PlayStation-Specific, Xbox-Specific.Here are the specs of the headset we tested: You’ll end up spending a lot of money trying to get different headsets that fill all the roles the Arctis Nova 7 can on its own.

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