SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs Nova 3 vs Nova 7
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- A comparison of the new Arctis Nova headset lineup to themselves, SteelSeries' previous Arctis lineup, and other top headsets on the market.
The Nova 1 is wired 3.5 mm only. The Nova 3 connects through USB but it also has a USB-C to 3.5 mm end. The Nova 7 can be used 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth simultaneousy or with the included 3.5 mm cable.
0:00 New Arctis Nova Lineup
0:32 Nova 1 Overview, Connectivity, and Controls
1:21 Nova 3 Overview, Connectivity, and Controls
3:24 Nova 7 Overview, Connectivity, Battery Life and Controls
8:35 Headphone Audio Quality
9:30 Nova 1 Audio
10:14 Nova 3 Audio
12:15 Nova 7 Audio
13:42 FPS Game Usage
14:45 Comparison to Cloud Alpha and Cloud II
17:26 Comparison to Arctis Nova Pro
18:47 Nova 1 Mic Test
19:12 Nova 3 Mic Test
19:43 Nova 7 Mic Test
20:47 Nova 1 Background Noise Rejection Test
21:07 Nova 3 Background Noise Rejection Test
21:25 Nova 7 Background Noise Rejection Test
22:25 Microphone Audio Summary and Arctis 5 Comparison
23:03 Software (SteelSeries GG, Engine)
26:11 Comfort and Build Quality
33:51 Verdict
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Insane video, without a doubt one of the best reviews of headset I've ever seen, fully explained, every detail and functionality. I've been wanting to change headsets for a while and you helped me choose one, tks
The exact review I was looking for, Thank you :)
These reviews on headsets are great! Keep up the good work
Great Job man ,really appreciate your time and review . In the next two days my Nova Artis 7X will come , looking forward testing it :D
Flawless comparision thank you!
Great review! You answered all my questions. Personally I’m getting Nova 3’s
Best review I have ever seen. Very insightful. Thank you.
Great review as usual! Thank you so much, Sir!
Earned a new sub, hella underated.
Great review.
great vid i just ordered the nova 7👍
Really helpful video man. Right now I'm tied between the Nova 3 and the Arctis Prime. The Nova 3 seems perfect, except for the lack of bass. I like a good, all-around treble/mid/bass balance in my headsets, and from what I've seen the Prime does this balancing better than the Nova 3.
For the Nova 7! If you go into engine and adjust the settings you can have both the bluetooth and normal powering turn off after a certain amount of time of inactivity.
Genuinely good review, wtf
Thank you for comparing the mics. I think I’m gonna go with a wired cause mic matters to me
Another great video, but which headset is better for games like resident evil that have a lot of detail in audio, the hyperx cloud alpha or nova 7?
Hey man can u pls do moreee headset reviews like ur the only reviewer I like when it comes headsets like I want more reviews from u
I have the Nova 7, and I absolutely love it. Great sound overall, very light, and works on everything.
Does the mic quality actually sound as bad in the video?
@@defalt7223 Not really. A bit noisy, but nothing terrible.
@@defalt7223it’s an average mic and so are other headset mics tbh 🤷♂️
Really nice video ! big up from France. Im looking for a new wireless headset for Warzone 2 coming soon and I want the best for footstep, I already watched hundreds of headset video and at the end I was thinking about going to buy the nova 7. Do you think its a good choice for Warzone or do you recommand a better wireless headset an other brand ? My budget its 200euro maximum and have to be wireless
I have a best headsets video that goes over my top 5. Nova 7 isn't in my top 5, but it's decent for footsteps.
ty for a very detailed review - this is truly amazing. I'm having lot of issues finding comfortable gaming headset as I wear glasses too. Black shark v2 X, HS 60, HS 80 are all uncomfortable for me and either gets spicy or headache or side pressure. what would you recommend?
If possible, try some out at a Best Buy or other store. My preferences for comfort (HyperX Cloud II, Razer Barracuda Pro, Audeze Maxwell) might not line up with yours. So if all of those you listed are uncomfortable, it's definitely gonna be best to try them on first.
what headphones did you settle on? as i also wear glasses and cant find a comfortable for me
@@abdu3ebs haven’t found anything so far. I am using IEMs for now until new ‘24 line drops.
Do you have the 9 or 9x? On my 9x I notice on flat eq, I get full power(max decibels). But on all the other eq presets & doing any customs, the max volume takes a sgnificant dip. Is their anything I can do? Its weird. I know -db reduces, but +db too? Something seems off about that lol. Great vid on the novas!
I have the Arctis 9, but that doesn't happen to mine. It's the opposite for me - at max volume and boosting EQ levels it starts to get so loud it will distort pretty easily. This is using SteelSeries Engine.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Did you notice some static or light noise when you take off volume limiter? It happens at high volume with nothing playing on bt or usbc wireless. None of my other bt headphones have it that loud
I’m looking at nova 3, hyperx cloud alpha or cloud II, or barracuda x. My goal is good sound and a good mic for console gaming. Wired seems to have better mic quality so I’m looking at these. All these have wired capability with the barracuda x also having wireless. What’s your thoughts? Which one of these is best?
I prefer the Cloud II for the combination of decent headphone audio and the best comfort. There's not an objective best one of all of them - it's more of a preference. Tho imo the mics of all 4 are pretty bad if that's really a priority. Only the Corsair HS80 has a passable mic.
Hey pal 2 things , my microphone got stuck in the nova pro, simply got stuck. So now I have to wait for steel series to fix it or give me a new one. Pretty disappointed for 250$. However , I know you’re against spending money like $300+ and understandably so, but I want to hear your thoughts on the new vzr model one. It’s quite frankly the best headset I have ever owned in every regard.
That's rough about the Nova Pro. Can't speak to the Model One since I don't have it. But it will be a while before I get around to it for the reason you mentioned - price.
Hello. How is the arctis nova pro wireless performance, especially for story games? I would be very happy if you could provide information.
Yo bro great review man. Can you please make a video of what is the best boom arm + pop filter you could buy for the price?
I just use a cheap $25 Luling Arts boom arm. Might test more if there's interest.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Can you find any alternatives if that's okay? Where I live the boom arm costs wayyyy more
@@JaxDobba Sure, just get whatever you find that's cheap.
i tried the cloud alpha, it has a weird audio popping issue.
in audio quality and general daily use (work, games, music) what would you recommend nova 7 or barracuda x/barracuda regular version? thanks for your reviews!
Nova 7 because of better audio quality. And it has a bit of metal on the headband.
Personally, I'm not that big a fan of any of them in terms of sound and comfort, but the Nova 7 is superior.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews can I workout in these?
@@jcap8391 no they’re gaming headsets… I mean you could try but they don’t clamp down really hard. It’s designed that way on purpose for comfort in long gaming sessions
Between arctis nova 3 and hyper X cloud III, for playing mostly rpg and open world
games which would you chose?
My only complaint is that the cord gets in the way of your shoulder. :( I wish they would have put it more the the back.
Hey if I’m just wanting headphones to feel more immersed in my series x single player games would you have any non gaming headphones you’d recommend for under $100 or would I be better off getting gaming headphones instead
I don't have a large enough sample size of regular headphones to recommend, but there's nothing special about headsets except the mic. So either is fine.
But when it comes to headsets, I'd get the Astro A40. It's been on sale lately. Or if you find a sub-$100 Drop + EPOS PC38X.
I have the Artics 7+ It is worth changing to the Nova 7??
Id love to see you go over turtle beach I was thinking about getting the turtle beach 700 max I would love the hear your thoughts
Those are on my list of future devices to cover. Probably within the next couple months.
Just dont buy stealth 700 gen2, mine has been terrible. Audio drops, cant hear clear foot steps ingame. The audio starts to bug atleast 1-3 times on a game session were it sometimes gets so bad i need to exit the game and start it up again to get the audio back. Have to hard resett the headset by pushing both mode and bluethooth button atleast one time per gaming day.
Just ordered arctis nova 7 and hope they work better
Hope you're still responding
But I'm looking for a wireless headset and I'm interested in the Nova 7x, is it good enough or do you have another wireless headphones that you'd recommend
I have a top 5 headsets video to see all my recommendations. If you like SteelSeries sound it's fine, but I find the Audeze Penrose (Penrose X for Xbox) and Astro A50 to be much better.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews well I'll be using it on pc and my phone since I don't have any console. But I'll also take a look at your top 5 recommendation
Thank you for responding bro
Among the nova 7x, nova pro wired, and a40s, which would u recommend? I play on Xbox and am looking for a daily use and gaming headset
Depends on the sound signature and material you want. I have a headset buyers guide video.
Which one is best 7p+ or nova7 or arctic9 only wll use at pc gameing
Nova 7 vs Cloud II wireless. Sound quality wise, which one would you pick?
It’s not much far, but alpha is more neutral, so good for details and footsteps while nova is good for bass and audio fidelity
NOVA 7 good for MUSIC and Gaming Cloud II good for gaming
Pardon me for my ignorance, but out of all these headsets, which one would be the best "Specifically" for FPS games, where it makes it easier to hear "directional" audio ( like footsteps)
Cloud II.
The 7 is gonna be your best option
Nova 7
all i play is fps nova 7 with sonar
Nova pro
On the Nova 7s, can the bass get adjusted in the EQ to sound 'kinda' comparable to the Astro A40 TRs? Or is it just a lost cause with that? Found a deal on it new for $120 & wouldn't mind a wireless alternative to my Astro's.
Lost cause, the bass is almost non-existent in comparison to the A40.
Alright thanks. @@BadIntentStreamTechReviews
You can boost the bass a little in the EQ but the nova 7’s are more of a neutral flat sound profile. That wouldn’t be an issue but it lacks mids… mids give that nice punchy clear bass and bring the low end bass together. So basically the mid range frequencies aren’t good so they essentially end up competing with other frequencies and get in the the way of the high end frequencies, which are actually decent. That’s why most people “scoop the mids” on the Nova 7’s (scooping mids looks like the smiley profile on EQ settings) unless they’re playing a FPS and they drop the bass and boost the high frequencies and you can really hear footsteps better. However there are much better headsets for the price that let you hear footsteps and not sacrifice your bass and mids on EQ profile
que recomiendas epos h6 pro o nova 7x ??
Tripple W video ❤
So would U prefer Cloud Alpha Wireless for FPS games instead of Nova 7?
Need headphones for the best hearing of steps and direction of sound....
I've only used the wired Alpha. Wired Alpha I'd use over the Nova 7 - wireless probably sounds the same but I haven't tested it.
Quick question.. there's a special at the moment where the arctis 7+ and the Nova 3 are the exact same price. Which would u recommend
Arctis 7+ just because it's wireless. I think the Nova 3 has a slight edge in sound quality though.
Screen sharing with the Duowan App from Ios device to PC, game sound is coming low on Hyperx cloud 3. Is there any way to eliminate this issue, or can you please suggest best wired gaming headset in which i can hear footsteps clear and high volume notes.
Please reply, I will consider it to buy a best gaming headphone under 100$.
My new Nova 1 felt brittle to me, everytime i was putting it on my head i felt like it was on the verge of snapping. But now that i see how far they can actually flex (32:17) i feel a lot better lol.
Nova 3 or Hyper X Cloud Alpha? In terms of sound quality.
Hello, i wanted to ask what would you'd reccomend, razer kraken or cloud core? (Cloud core is 23$ more expensive), it's really squeezing my budget and i was wondering on your opinion of if its worth the extra money.
Yeah I think the Cloud Core is way better. In the US it's only $30 on HyperX's website right now.
Razer is s..t. Overpriced stuff.
Great review as always !! Just want to know ur thought, in term of pure sound quality, do u prefer Arctis Nova pro or Razer barracuda pro ? I don’t mind messing with EQ and stuff .
Nova Pro, but I wouldn't use either myself.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews if budget is not a constraint, Audeze Penrose it’s ?
Hey, will the Nova 3 model be enough for playing horror games and listening to OST? Do you recommend anything from you for $100?
Personally, I avoid the Nova 3 and all SteelSeries headsets for music or horror games. The bass is anemic and it really kills a lot of the ambience.
For less than $100 right now, the Cloud II or Cloud Alpha are better choices. But on Black Friday you can probably find the Astro A40 for under $100 as well.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews
What do you think about ISK HD 9999?
Hello, if i will use wired should i buy nova3?
corsair hs65 or the steelseries nova 1 and why?
should i buy a nova 1 or an arctis 3??
What headset out of everything you have tested would you recommend
I have a headset buyers guide video answering that.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Thanks
Hey guys is the turtle beach recon 500 a 10/10 headset
Do these have a side tone/mic monitoring feature built in?
Nova 3 and Nova 7 yes, but I can't remember if they are enabled by default or if you have to enable them in SteelSeries Engine first and then save your settings.
Hey pal thanks for your great reviwe
In sound qulity which one is better
Arctis 5 or artise 3 nova?
No matter EQ use or not
I compared them to each other in the headphone audio quality section.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews yeah sorry i just watch it to end now
And what about razer black sharkv2 vs arctis 5 and nova 3 in sound ?
Sorry for my lot qus
Bro which should I get nova pro wireless or the nova 7p ? And also can the earcups be replaced from the the nova wireless
Neither actually gets my recommendation, but the Nova Pro sounds better and the padding is more comfortable.
And yes, the padding can be replaced on the Nova 7 earcups.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews which headset would you recommend for like fps, and like elden ring type of games
@@s_s_j21-psn53 Audeze Penrose for FPS. Drop + EPOS PC38X for single player.
Can you compare cloud revólver S with cloud alpha and others?
Considering it, but no guarantee.
Steelseries are kings of comfort. Cloud alphas are great but 100g heavier and I can feel it. Also not hearing yourself while speaking (as in Alphas) is super annoying. Yeah Im still on Siberia V2 since new steelseries arent good in stability. Which is no go for TrackIR users.
What's your opinion on Astro A10 gen 2 vs SteelSeries Nova 1?
I don't have the A10 yet, but I definitely don't like the Nova 1.
What do you recommend for wireless gaming headphones for less then 250
I just got the Astro A30, it's pretty good and launched for $230. Video soon.
The Penrose is over that limit (launched for $300), but so far it's the only wireless headset that really impressed me.
is the cable braided?
Arctis nova 1 or g733 or mh752 ?
hi will you recommend the nova 7 or the barracuda pro at the same price? (180usd)
Neither, but if I had to pick one for myself it would be the Barracuda Pro because it's way more comfortable. But neither are close to my top 5.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews alright I have tried the nova 1s and barracuda pro for the fit only, haven't tried the nova 7, just wonder is the nova 1 way smaller than the nova 3 and 7? Cuz the nova 1 fits me just right but wish it is slightly larger.
Is it supposed to give a tingling/vibrating feeling when used at max volume? I experience that in COD, feels like haptic feedback in your ears. Not sure if my model is just an odd one out. Anyone experienced this?
It's just the drivers producing the lowest frequencies. The Nova lineup is very bass-light compared to most headsets, so it would be much stronger in other devices.
If you still find it too much, you can lower the dB of anything under around 400 Hz using EQ.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thanks for the prompt reply. Guess it takes getting used to then. First try it was very weird how my earlobes felt like they were literally moving/vibrating.
i have sound card on my pc.....you think if i buy nova 1 the headset sounds way better?
Not necessarily
Hey man a quick response would be awesome! My question is I got the Razer BlackShark v2 pro wireless for my ps5 and have played around constantly with the eq, and can't get it to sound as clear as my Hyperx cloud stinger. Footsteps are waaay better on the hyperx. I'm gonna return the BlackSharks but really wanna go wireless but have the same sound as the wired Cloud stingers or better. What should I go with or is all wireless headsets just inferior to wired. Looking at the wired cloud alpha and wireless cloud alpha, the cloud 2 wireless or cloud 2 wired. Any input would be awesome!
A wired version of a headset is pretty much always going to beat out its wireless counterpart.
Wireless devices can beat out wired ones if the drivers are significantly better of course. As for the Clouds, if you want footsteps to stand out the most, I'd get the Cloud II wired.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I just picked up the Cloud Alpha wired after returning the blacksharks. Can't wait to try them out. Gotta be hands down better than my cloud stingers, which I had no complaints with.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I appreciate the quick response. Are there any upcoming wireless headsets that you are excited for? I've kinda came to the conclusion if you want a wireless headset to sound like a wired you gotta spend $300+ like on the Arctis Nova Pros but I'm a console person and I've read Sonar doesn't work on console so no point in spending that much if I can't use those features on console.
@@chasen432 Sonar doesn't work on console, but you can still use the equalizer inside the base station that comes with it.
None of the upcoming wireless gaming headsets seem that interesting, but I've been looking into getting the Sony XM4 and XM5 for a while now. Also since I like Skullcandy, I'll try out their new headset but I don't actually think it will be that good.
How worth it if i buy Nova 3 use with sound card Creative sound blasterx gc 7 ?
I don't have the GC 7 so I can't really speak on it.
Does anyone else have the problem that when you use the volume wheel on the lowest it doesn't mute the audio you can still hear a tiny bit of sound on the nova 7
Hiss or if i am not mistaken… black noise
If it’s not headset’s fault, can happen by… plugging headset in front of case instead of back on motherboard, badly plugged headset or malfunction
@@RM50507 na not a his i can hear the sounds of the game or movie just more quiet
@@jarneclaes1107 it’s an problem on the knob then
@LuckyS7 well i sended the headset back for a new one but it also had the issue
@@jarneclaes1107 so it’s an production deffect
Nova 7 vs Astro ??
2:14 there’s none since the usb c to 3.5mm being used instead for aux use
That's literally what I said.
Cloud Alpha or Arctis Nova Pro?
Nova Pro is a little better, but it's like 4x the price so I'd still get the Alpha.
This worth it for upgrad Arctis 7+ TO Nova 7 ?
I said in the video, but not in my opinion.
nova 3 mic sounds so much better than the other two...nova one is super quiet
the nova1 or the arctis 3 cuz im having trouble seeing much of a difference
Did you watch the video?
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews commented before watching
You are supposed to plugin a headset to the headset, so others can hear what you hear.
What!
Artis nova 1, blackshark v2 x, hyperx cloud stinger 2. If someone put a gun to your head and ask you which is best bang for your buck in those 3 which one would you choose?
Cloud Stinger 2!
soo cloud alpha is better than nova 1?
Better than all 3 imo
Arctis Nova 3 or Arctis 7p+?
Do you need wireless? If not, Nova 3. If so, honestly, Nova 7P. I think 7P+ has been replaced.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Hello...Do you try Razer BlackShark V2? ... what will be better choice...Nova 3 or V2? Thank You, and you done a great job here ! 😉💪
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The artist 9 is actually better Because it doesn't echo Artist Nova 7 echoes Very badly
Earcup Nova 3 bisa replacement ga ya?
I bought the Arctis Nova 1 and it's a shit headset while many, many people claim it's a good budget headset. First off, the 3 positives: I've not bought a lot of headsets but it's the most comfortable budget headset (under 50 euros) to wear that I've bought. Both the earcups and the headband are very comfortable and I can wear them for hours. Secondly, the mic passively cancels out background noise decently. I've got a mobile airco unit 3 meter away and only a slight buzz is noticeable. 3: The 3,5 mm cable makes it multi-platform versatile. Now, on with the negatives and there's 3 massive ones. 1: The mic is trash. It sounds similar to the Arctis Nova 7 in this video. It feels like I'm speaking into a tin can when I listen to video's I made through the PS5. For comparison, I've bought both 2 other budget headsets; a Turtle Beach Recon 500 (wired) and a JBL Quantum 350 (wireless dongle) and they sound better than the Arctis Nova 1, especially the JBL. The Nova 1 mic is very sensitive to which direction the sound comes from but even when I'm practically deepthroating the mic, it sounds a tin can. 2: I play couch co-op on PS5 with friends who borrow my JBL Quantum 350 and there's an echo through the Arctis Nova 1 in co-op videos, despite me lowering the sound of my mic in order to try and prevent it, from recording it's own sound. The JBL headset is wireless and even having two of them connected to the PS5 at the same time, doesn't cause an echo when used during coach co-op but the Arctis Nova itself does echo. The JBL doesn't seep through my voice when they talk but my voice has an echo when I talk during videos with the Nova 1. I've lowered the mic output, the headset's sound itself. Muting the PS5 controller mic mutes my voice entirely and so does the mute button on the headset itself. Both mute buttons do the same thing so it's not like having both on means that itself causes the echo. The Turtle Beach Recon 500 wired has the same problem when used simultaneously with the JBL. It's like using 2 types of connection doesn't work since Sony, Microsoft asshats want people to each buy a console instead to make that extra dough. 3: The mic cuts out half a second of noise every so often when used. This means that my sentences get cut off or words in the middle are missing from videos regularly. 4: Due to me lowering the headset's sound, in order to try and stop the headset from picking up it's own noise, if that even is the problem for the echo; the headset, when turning the wheel to full volume, is set to normal sound levels. That's very soft but if I increase the sound, the echoing gets louder. 5: The wire from the headset brushes my shoulder, chest and arm and you can hear that in videos, even when I have it draped over my shoulder/back to try and prevent the brushing noise. What is it with budget, wired headsets and their issues? Anyone got a proper solution for this? I'm seriously thinking about not buying a wired, budget headset for a few years now to see if the manufacturers come up with something better.
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which one have more bass, cloud 2 or nova 1? i have cloud 2 and tempted to buy the nova 1
Cloud 2. If you want bass, SteelSeries isn't the way to go.