SteelSeries has simply launched a brand new wi-fi variant of the Arctis Nova 3, aptly named the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless. Not solely does this new mannequin add wi-fi connectivity to the Arctis Nova 3, nevertheless it additionally incorporates options from final yr’s Arctis Nova 5, together with help for over 200 EQ presets by way of the Arctis App and the power to swap between a number of linked gadgets with a single button press, plus help for a number of platforms together with PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Swap, and cellular gadgets.
$110
The Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is the second headset in the Arctis Nova lineup to support the Arctis mobile app, which offers over 200 preset audio EQ options you can swap to on the fly, including options optimized for specific games like Call of Duty and Fortnite. Until now, only the Arctis Nova 5 Wireless supported this feature, making the Nova 3 Wireless an alternative–and even more affordable–choice compared to the $130 Nova 5 line.
The Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is available in two models: the Nova 3P Wireless and the Nova 3X Wireless. The Nova 3P Wireless helps PlayStation, Swap, PC, and cellular gadgets, whereas the 3X is appropriate with Xbox, PlayStation, Swap, PC, and cellular gadgets. The headsets can connect with as much as two gadgets on the similar time–one by way of the included 2.4Ghz wi-fi dongle and the opposite by way of Bluetooth. Nevertheless, just like the Arctis Nova 5, the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless doesn’t help simultaneous playback from each gadgets. As an alternative, you’ll be able to swap between the 2 connections on the fly. That mentioned, by connecting to your cellular gadget by way of Bluetooth, you’ll be able to modify the headset’s chosen EQ preset within the Arctis cellular app, even whereas listening to your console or PC over 2.4Ghz.
Past barely totally different platform compatibilities, the Nova 3X Wireless and Nova 3P Wireless are in any other case similar. They each sport the identical light-weight design and versatile headbands as different Arctis Nova headsets, and have removable microphones, custom-tuned neodymium magnetic drivers, and as much as 40 hours of battery life on a single cost. In addition they help fast-charging, which may recharge as much as 9 hours of battery after simply quarter-hour. Each can be found for $110.
We have not examined the Arctis Nova 3, however a number of different Arctis fashions landed on our listing of the most effective gaming headsets, together with the premium Arctis Nova Pro and Arctis Nova 7, so we’re optimistic concerning the Nova 3’s efficiency. There are many different implausible SteelSeries headsets to take a look at, together with the budget-friendly wired Arctis Nova 1. Its audio high quality and wired connection aren’t perfect for all conditions, nevertheless it’s onerous to beat its low worth.
We have compiled a listing of all of the headsets in SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova line beneath. Most of those headsets can be found in quite a lot of fashions, and people with the “X” classification add Xbox help together with help for platforms like PS5, Swap, and PC. So for those who’re apprehensive about utilizing your headset throughout a number of gadgets (or are particularly on the lookout for Xbox help), these are those to get. These with a “P”, in the meantime, are constructed for PlayStation and lack Xbox help.
All SteelSeries Arctis Headsets
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wired (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) — $195 (
$280) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) — $301 (
$380) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Xbox, PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) — $300
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P — $147 (
$200) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 — $153 (
$200) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X — $200
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 — $108 (
$150) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P — $120 (
$150) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X — $123 (
$150) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless (PlayStation, Switch, PC) — $110
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC) — $110
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 (Wired) — $78 (
$100) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 (Wired) — $50 (
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