SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Review (9 Months Later)
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- This is my long-term review of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless!
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Just bought my pair and dongle cable or not my pc is in a hyte y60 case so the usb type c is on the front panel opposite of the usb 3.2 ports so it doesn’t block anything I would say based on what platform your playing on that issue might only exist within the PlayStation playerbase
Also I used your affiliate link ✌🏻first time watching the channel was just checking out headphones but I appreciate the straight forward look at these headphones and I’m excited for them ordered them today and they’ll arrive by 10pm Let’s Go!
Hey I need some help I buy it like a week ago and quality sounds is really bad, do you use engine or sonar or nothing for the headset ?
bought it today and i dont regret it at all! the best Headset ive ever used. Steelseries never dissapoint
Do you use it for console or pc? What eq settings do you use?
for the dongle ... you have a cable that come with it to plug the dongle on it and dont block you other port. :)
It's 1 dongle in one port cable or not, no ?
@DANEO617 it's wide, so it blocks the adjacent USB's
Hahaha so that’s what that cable is for 😂😂😂, I feel so dumb thank you! My ps5 usb c port is finally free again
Dongle needs fixing. Do not excuse big companies for bad desings
@CapitanFALCON809 I wasn't excusing them, I was letting them know why it covers more than one port without the cable
For those that love these headphones, but don’t like the depth of the cushions, get yourself a pair of Wicked Cushions. Solves this problem 100%. Plus, as if these headphones weren’t comfortable enough already, the Wicked Cushions add even more comfort with their cooling gel, as well as adding better audio with their passive noise cancellation locking in even more sound. All in all, makes these headphones even better than they already are!!
This is a fantastic recommendation. Thanks for sharing.
@@TomasVillegas Of course!!
Where can I get wicked cushions?
@@byberlin1Amazon have them I’m going to get some for my Nova 7
7:40 They give you cables so you won’t block the usb port.
he mentioned that just its sort of an annoyance to have to put a dongle into a dongle for it to work and then it takes up the usb a port as i dont think there was a usb c extender so no problem was really solved there youd have to buy a usbc extender to solve it but thats just wasted money that you shouldn't really have had to spend in the first place
@@zxl7204 ok man
Just an all around good review. Clear concise, & informative to the letter. I appreciate the upload, I'm sure that all your viewers do!
I appreciate the feedback, thank you and thanks for watching 🤝
Loved the run on the audio on the microphone. @@TomasVillegas
Great review! I'm going to buy one for my daughter now. Thanks a lot dude. Happy holidays!
Thanks for watching and happy holidays to you and your family 👍
Hi! Just to mention that the advised/mentioned 7X is working all platforms true, but the chatmix function works only on Xbox. I guess that this same limitation occurs on each model, as I understood that the chatmix feature requires a special hardware.
Thanks for the info!
hi, i have the basic nova 7 as the one in the video. someone wants to buy it for his xbox. can he connect this to his xbox and how? ❤
Only the X version works for Xbox series. And others. There is a single switch where you choose the platform.
Thank you so much! It was a really great source of information before purchasing my Nova 7 headphones. Keep up the good work 🔥
Did you buy it ?
I've bought it. The earpad is too shallow for me. My ear can touch the bottom... Also it's a bit small, not so comfortable for big head. The sound quality is pretty good and latency is negligible.
Are these the new ones w/ the new Mic?
Game/Chat knob on 7 & 7X are useless on PS5 (Does nothing) -- If you're on PS5, get the 7P because the same knob will adjust Sidetone (the volume of your voice)
Definitely agree with this.
Thanks for the review! No music and other things just straight to the point. Love it.
Appreciate the feedback. Thank you 🤝
and now they have WHITE VERSION!!!! love it so much!!!!
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I have been watching headset reviews and wasting my time for the last 2 weeks and still couldn't make my mind up. This video convinced me to get these and early impressions - I was pleasantly surprised. This thing beats even the Jabra 2Evovle75 which goes for twice the price. This is much easier, cheaper and better value. Thank you for a solid honest review.
I’m glad you are enjoying them. I still use mine a ton. They’re great.
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching 🤝
I'm in the same boat I'm trying to find a new headset and I'm looking to make a considerable upgrade. I currently have the super cheap ps4 turtle beaches I got when I got my ps4 in 2017. It's not even wireless. I don't have access to a pc with windows or anything to be able to do updates or make adjustments so thats been my biggest turn away from a lot of headsets
I've recently bought the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X due to it's multi-platform connectivity, the fact that it has a dongle ánd an aux cable for wired use and mostly, because of many experienced people saying it's a good headset. Sadly for me, mine has some issues and I don't know how to fix them (yet). Firstly, when I record a video on my PS5 and watch it back later, (EA FC 24) my voice sounds a bit elektronic during random moments every several sentences despite me lowering the mic volume to 50% or so because of the max mic level being too loud and my voice then making the mic pop. I haven't heard the many, many tech youtubers I watched mention this problem at all. The mic also doesn't sound like a 150 dollar headset level mic but more like a budget headset's mic. I've also used the Steelseries GG app's engine to adjust the settings, including the mic, to make them better based on tech youtubers' tips. The headset also occasionally loses connection with the dongle whether I use the extension cord with it or the dongle on it's own despite the fact that I'm only a couple of meter away from the dongle. My brother has the same headset and we use ours simultanuously on PS5 to make video's for ourselves and he has more of a static hiss when his headset is on while I experience more of a robot voice during every few words used in every few sentences. Does anyone have any useful solutions to maybe help make this headset worth it's cost?
Now that is worrisome. Every YT review I've seen it's old. So they bought the first batch. What if something changed with the latest production and aren't been made the same. I was currently looking at them. And it wouldn't be the first time a tech product changes manufacturing halfway it's life. Without any name change or anything. Has there been any fix on the last 2 months? It's not a cheap headset. I'm worried about spending that much.
@@Omizuke As far as I know, there has not been any fix for the problem. I've had a bit more time to experiment and nothing's changed since. The somewhat electronic-sounding voice is not there when you use the 3.5 mm cable but it means you can't use bluetooth or the dongle at the same time as using the 3.5 mm cable. Using it with dogle means you can use simultanious bluetooth. I've also noticed that the volume of sound being output through the headset's mic when using the dongle is much softer (3x as soft) as by using the direct input through the 3.5 mm cable. I've e-mailed the manufactorer and they said it sounds like I've got a somewhat faulty Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X and to send it for repair but then again, my brother has the exact same one and has some issues with it as well such as hearing more of a buzz when connected to a PS5 controller through the included 3.5 mm cable, the mic being quite sensitive to breathing noises (mine is too) etc. On the other hand, couch-co-op, which we use it for, is quite the unique setup compared to how most reviewers have used it and on pc, more of the headset's good highlights could come out. Based on how I use it, I would advise you not to buy this one (yet). Sorry about the long answer but I guess it's better to be well-informed than to be left with many questions.
@@VRBH1I see one problem, you said 7X when that’s made for xbox
@@nickstehr3610 The Xbox version works on PS5 too. In dozens of reviews that I saw, it was specifically mentioned so that should not be the problem.
Would I be able to listen to music from my phone and audio from my PlayStation simultaneously on these headphones?
Thanks
Thank you for your honest review, I have the corsair virtuoso and my head hurts after 20-30 minutes of using it, I see this headset looks lighweigth do you have this issue while using it?
It’s probably one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve used. Especially when compared to those. 👍
Currently black friday deal for 120, guess imma get some
Would it be possible to connect the Dongle to a Desktop PC for Gaming and such and then connect the Bluetooth to a Laptop?? Or is bluetooth only limited to Phones and Tablets?
Could you test these by using the adaper for the dongle and then without by plugging it directly to the ps5 usb c port. I have rig 600 pro which is also budget friendy and they sound much better without the adapter.
Please and thank you for your time.
Does this still have the same issue where the sound in one of the speakers like dies out but when you move the volume wheel it goes back on, had this issue with the arctis 7😊
I have hissing on right cup at 2.4ghz pretty low tho but I hear it.
Having problems with the razer kaira pro looking at different options dont know hpw these stack up against the kaira pros
Do NOT get this headphones. They have a serious connect issue.
Could you please explain it in more details?
@peterf.3118 Yes, So when you connect to something it works fine but let's say the next day you try to connect, it won't connect, you will have to delete it from device manager..it's a lot.
@peterf.3118 That's with the 2.4 connection not Bluetooth. When it works, it's perfect. I do have the xbox one because it does xbox, ps4/5 and pc
@@ShowNoMercy7 thanks for the answer!
Just picked some up for 98 bucks at target, they’re solid 👍🏻
For that price definitely 👊
dongle is a problem for pc as well, not just ps5. it takes 2 slots, that's just stupid.
I agree ☝️
Which one's better in terms of Sound Quality .. Inzone H7/H9 ? or THIS ?
Im in dilemma right now
Which one did you get? I'm trying to decide between the same two headsets
@@wrteyrtui I got the H9 , it sounds FANTASTIC , Noise Cancellation is aitt since I have XM4 , the comforts its good but its kinda HOT so I sweat alot
im not sure about the Arctis but I heard its more to a harsh highs .. while the H9 sounds better than my old Sony XM3
Steelseries is top . I bought my previous wired headset from steelseries , the Siberia v2 , and it almost lasted 8 years on heavy usage. And only the cable and sound control started to malfunction. The sound was amazing. Now i have a Nova 7 wireless and it's just awesome. I tried a JBL and that was garbage.
Hey how you doing, so i currently have a pair of steelseries 7p+ and im looking for an upgrade/change
I mostly play call of duty and currently have the
Hyperx cloud 2 wireless
Corsair hs80
And steelseries artic nova 7p wireless
In my cart
Which one do you consider as an upgrade and a recommendation
Haven’t used the others you named. The 7P are a solid pair of headphones. 👍
Would not recommend buying ever again, it Breaks at the earpiece connection after a year, even the new Nova version with the new design breaks. They are so comfy and I loved them, but its frustratig that they break every time... time to find a better one...
Sorry to hear that, mine are still working with no issues to share.
Great comprehensive review. I've been trying to figure out why the volume seems so low. My buddy has the nova pro, and told me about a volume limiter. Does that change that setting in general, or only for the PC?
is pro better than this ?
@@SSH01yes, people say the wired nova pro is the best for console gaming. If you’re using a pc then nova pro wireless is a good choice
Recently got it and it works great. But now it won’t turn on and it’s only been a few days. Light comes on when it’s charging but when I go to turn em on it won’t power up
Try turning them on while they are plugged in.
My buddy sold me his d4 steel serie headset n I’m hyped I just bought the razor barracuda x n that headset one my fav headset til I get my nova 7
Good informative review I appreciate it! Did you have to replace the battery at all? This is my only worry, IF and WHEN I'll need a battery, might be a hassle to get one..
Haven’t had any battery issues. Headset still going strong. Thanks for the feedback 🤝
I was lucky enough to snag a pair of these for $80 on amazon. They are arriving in 3 days, I cant fricken wait.
That’s friggin awesome. You’ll love them even more 👍
So, how are they?
good thing you highlights the compatibility part because people would blindly buy those and not paying attention to model mame
If I have no issues with steelseriesarctis 1 headphones (theyre comfortable and sound quality is ok) will I like arctis nova 7? The main reason I want to upgrade is because steelseries 1 is currently only device I still have that has crappy micro usb. I want to get rid of that for good and have everything on usb c. I hope nova 7 has better sound quality than steelseries 1 though. Steelseries 1 doesnt have bad sound quality, its just average, not great but not bad either but I would prefer something with little better sound quality.
Looking for simple - plug the dongle either to ps5 or pc and play headset.
I had maxwell but returned them due to high clamping force and pleather pads. i could hear my own heartbeat it was unpleasant.
Are these or something esle more breathable for long hours ?
Only the X version works for Xbox series. And others. There is a single switch where you choose the platform.
Can u turn on noise cancelling on and off. And can you skip songs using the headset
I dont think you should necessarily get a steelseries headset, their mainly made for gaming so song quality might not be as good as headphones that are made for music
USD 150 AUD 330. USD 150 converts to AUD 230.... Why we always get ripped off in Aus??? :( Still I got them thanks for the review
I have tested many headsets and for me until today no1 beat steelseries Elite not for design but the sound quality, drivers and earcups...i remember that my friends ask me how can i listen footsteps much before they heard they ask me if i was using hacks... elite realy had a good sound quality, if you check the specs they are realy high level... they came in sequence after siberia v2 and v3 they was expensive for those days
Does it have a delay when using the dongle on mobile? I want to buy it for work, PC and Mobile gaming. Thank you in advance
Great review bro! I've had the Nova 7s for a month now and it's starting to seem like the hinge where the earcups meet the headband are getting loose. For example when you extended the headbands at 4:53, you can see the hinge widen/flex a little bit. I noticed that that's a pretty common breaking point for the Arctis Nova Pro/7s. What is your experience on this after 6 months?
I haven’t seen or felt anything loosen or get worn over time. I can seen were it may eventually wear out if you were to use these everyday for years. But I wouldn’t worry about it, the hinge is holding up well. 👍
Thanks for watching.
I had this breaking point happen on my OG Arctis 7 Wireless. They lasted roughly 3.7 Years before it actually cracked fully through and went (Still works with duct tape)
Do you reckon you could glue it instead? Duct tape is such a last resort
@@Chiz1992 5 months later, never really had any issues, I would say it's 10-15% looser from when I got it. Also, whenever I would put on/take off the headset, I would pull it apart from the metal band as opposed to pulling it apart from holding the earcups.
@SevenskyGaming thanks for the reply. I think I'll get these then, the only issue I seem to have is the mic quality which sounds pretty awful
used cloud alphas before they broke
went back to use arctis 3 cause i thought why throw these into the trash where they belong incase better headphones break and they did
i hope the novas fixed these previous arctis embarrassment cause im waiting to get DT 770 pro 80 ohms cause im sick of gaming headphones failing me
except the cloud alphas for the price and sound they are best so far but i want a upgrade from them that can survive the apocalypse
The strap is bad. It stretches out in just a couple months and the only way to get a new one is to pay $35 for a booster pack. Kinda expected more from them. Sound quality is pretty good but its not worth the hours of headache I get. The stap is useless and that makes the ear cussions push down on your ears. Bad headset.
Going from a 7 to Nova 7 soon.
Appreciate you commenting on the usability outside of the house via Bluetooth, a very welcome bonus.
I'm just gonna spend the 350 and get the Arctis Nova Pro's...imo worth the extra money b/c 1) Dongle isn't an issue 2) can hook up to any console and PC at same time and control your volume mix. TIRED OF WAITING FOR THEM TO STOP MAKING THESE STUPID DONGLES ON THEIR LOWER END PRODUCTS......
the dongle is a complete miss with these cans. great build and sound quality but, it is annoying to lose a usb port. and this is coming from a pc user.
yeah its an overpriced piece of shit. The mic has issues with being too quiet so GLHF in raid groups when no one can hear you.
IM getting these for free. so i think im good. its these or turtle beach 700 gen 2 .... still researching but this video helped a lot.
I have these . The sound is ok but the flashing Bluetooth light is too bright in a dark room. I needed to put bluetack over the lights.
I've read that I should buy a headset that are marketed for music and not gaming.
I've read that, the sound quality on "music headphones" is better and that they're potentially going to be a better build for a better price.
My main way of playing is PC. I want to buy a white headset and them being white is a must for me. Unfortunately the Arctis Nova 7 does not come in white, only the 7x and 7p. I am wondering is there a real benefit for buying the 7 for pc over 7x? Would I be missing out on quality on my PC if I bought the Arctis Nova 7x vs Arctis Nova 7?
To reiterate, I know they are both compatible with both, but do they actually work better for their indented platform?
Should of done a test with Sonar, I've heard other reviewers use it and it sounds way better..
Buying these today to replace my Arctis Pro Wireless cups - tbh, I constantly forget to swap my batteries, so they keep discharging mid-call XD Also, I need a compact receiver and re-plugging that brick from the Pro Wireless between my laptop at work and my desktop at home just won't cut it. So yeah, thanks for your review, very excited!
Microphone is very bad in comparison Razer blackshark v2 pro e.g. Other things are better but this is verrryyy baaad which making me concern about the choice... Uhhhh. Hard hard.
i just got them friday, they keep sliding off my little been head
mic sounds awful
I don’t think it’s that bad. 🤷♂️
can you connect to the pc without the dongle>?
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2:46 Pretty sure it's a USB A to USB C extension cable.
Just bought them yesterday , but my feedback online gaming saying they hear nothing but static noise, what can I do ? Is on a ps5
I was using Arctis 9 but yesterday it suddenly bricked. Even its fully charged it wont connect to dongle and turns off after flashing one red blink. I consider to buy Nova 7 instead but still not sure if its worth to buy this after Artics 9?
did you try the reset button under the earmuff
Nicely done T!
Appreciate it bro, thank you 🤝
can i use these wirelessly in playstation 4 without the dongle?
What did bro do to his highs😂 the S are waaaay tooo sharp lower your highs ffs😂
My mic picks up the most quietest noises and has a muffled sound penetrating through that is loud within gameplay . I always have others telling me to turn it off and that it’s a cheap mic. How can I fix this issue .
Can someone please explain why my mic is not working on my ps5 when it comes to this headset. I know it’s the headset bc the mic on my ps5 controller works when I unplug my headset.
Do you get two audio outputs like one for discord (chat) and then another for gaming so if you clip your gameplay you won’t hear your friends talking in the background??
Yeah you good do that with the sonar function
Man that microphone sounds awful
You can use the cable to put the dongle in, it still sucks but it does not block anything if you use that cable extension. Still stupid why its not just a usb a rectangle shaped like any other xbox dongle
Maybe a dumb question, but can you connect them to PC via bluetooth? My laptop doesn’t have a USB-C port but there is a USB-A to USB-C adapter coming with the headset, right?
Just want to be completely sure when buying it, it still ain’t exactly cheap…
Hi Tomas! Thanks a lot for your video, give much information. i'm not decide yet if buy the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X or Razer BlackShark V2 PRO 2023 Edition. Can you describe the sound quality, build, materials and software of the headset today still work good? Have you a new problem in the last time? I wait your answer for take a decition. Regards from Argentina! (Sorry for my bad english)
It’s still working great. Still one of my favorite headsets 👍
Needed new headphones as my CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO SE Wireless ear cups broke off and I can't find replacements at the moment (plus the battery life is poop now) (I mean they were bought in 2021) Got these on amazon prime day today for 140.00 unfortunately, I did not see this video until AFTER I bought them so I couldn't use your affiliate link. :(
Solid replacement choice.
Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝
You like these or the Inzone H7 for ps5 more? Both are around the same price right now.
H7 for PS5 for sure.
For the dongke couldnt you just use it from the controllers C? I found it pretty weird you put it on your console
the dongle is fatally flawed, fuck that
Why are the mics so awful for the price.
Bungie is selling these for 250. Seeing how the 150 price you mentioned was steep already, how do you feel about that price hike?
I’d say go to the source the because Bungie is on drugs for pricing them that high. 😂
Does the dongle work on android phones?
Nova 7P OR Hyperx cloud 3 wireless? For ps5
How do you stop the damn beeping as if it was not in range of the wireless dongle? Im less than 3 feet from the dongle but every 20-30 mins, audio will cut out and it will beep every few seconds like its dysnc'd or as if i walked out of range.
That definitely sounds like you need to reach out to their support. Doesn’t sound normal. 👍
My USB-C port has bad placement on my PC.
Can I keep the Dongel in the USB-A to USB-C cable?
Yes you can 👍
Hello! This or the g535 logitech wireless? Thanks
i recently bought these like less than a week ago, does anyone know why i sometimes hear static noises? & someone told me they also sometimes hear static noises from my mic
Is there a way to hook these up to Xbox
Fantastic review bro, the dongle is really a pain in the ass, I had that with my arctis 1 too and it gets worse when the laptop gets real hot and starts to interfere in the dongle. Guess I'll go for the 7x too.
Thanks for watching and for the comment 🤝
THERS A LIL CABLE FOR THE DONGLE
Can you use a USB adapter on the new Xbox series X to make 1 USB slot into 3 ???
would you still prefer arctis wireless or nova? in a wireless sense specially bluetooth
Nova would be my recommendation after owning both. 👍
So if I understand correctly, these headphones do have properly working game / chat balance control for PC? Its just for PS and XBOX that dont work? For PC just plug in the dongle and you are good to go, right?
Correct. Running their GG app gives you a tone of features and customization options.
And dongles will allow you to use the headphones as normal.
do not get these they are no good
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The dongle does the same on my pc, blocks up the usb port while its plugged in to usb c
One of the worst dongles 😅
im play shooting games on pc
its worth or logitech?
Can you pause/play videos from the headset directly?
With the 7P is anyone have a problem where you can hear yourself through the headphones when you talk?
Not personally no. They’re still running great.
Stealthy enough I'm not wearing them into a OP what a muppet!
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Nice review. Before i started watching your review i was wondering about the dongle and if it would block the USB port. For me it does not make sense how you can design and releasing a headset specifically designed for PS5 and miss that mark on a such important aspect. Well regardless i was glad i watched because i was just about to order it so thnx again.
Glad this helped your purchase decision 👍
so you cant use the bluetooth mode on the ps5 instead of the dongle?
Did u figure it out , my nova 7 isn’t connecting on ps5
Man I like ur review! I enjoy it a lot! Very down to earth
Thank you for the compliment 🤝