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- The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 is a new wireless gaming headset. It has loads of great features and comes in three flavours: the standard Nova 7 for use with PC, the Nova 7P to pair with the PlayStation and the Nova 7X is the Xbox wireless option. There aren’t many Xbox wireless gaming headsets available and I think that in the sub $400 AUD price range, the Nova 7X is easily the best wireless headset money can buy.
This review will explain the differences between the various models of the Nova 7, their pros ad cons and how they compare to similar headsets like the Arctis 7P+, the Nova 3 and the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid.
The Arctis Nova 7 Wireless headset for this review was provided by SteelSeries. All opinions are my own.
#steelseries #steelseriesheadset #headsetgaming
00:00 Intro
00:23 Nova range breakdown
02:10 Technical specs
03:20 Design and comfort
04:54 Sound quality
06:11 Issues
07:27 Nova 7 vs Acrtics 7P+
08:09 Nova 7 vs Nova 3
08:34 Nova 7 vs EPOS H3PRO / microphone test
09:09 Recommendation
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Thank you so much my old arctic three finally died and I needed to replace it and I have no idea what any of the new steel series were in all the videos I saw on them were really confusing no comparisons or straightforward explanations
Sidetone works perfectly on PS5 with the Nova 7X, you only lose the sidetone dial found on the nova 7P model but you can adjust the sidetone volume in the hub and it saves to the headset ready to take over to console. Just thought I’d mention that for anyone wondering.
I bought a 7P for PC use because reviews said they were identical to the non-P version. Was panicking with the amount of hiss I was getting from sidetone and I couldn't find where to disable it, you saved me!
I have a sidetone on the 7p?
Is there an app for the hub to turn off the sidetone or would I need to use a computer? Stressing me out hearing everything that's happening in my room while playing on PS5 😩
@@KinderBenno on the 7X you can only adjust in the app on PC/mac unfortunately, same with firmware updates too. Wish SteelSeries developed a mobile app to do all this as not everyone who buys these for console has access to a PC/Mac so restricts some features. Great headset though! Love mine
what is sidetone anyway ?
great review!
I just bought this from Amazon UK as "used" for 100 pounds compared to 170 full price and they came looking brand new, I imagine returned after a short test. First impressions are that they are incredible. Work with my desktop PC and the wireless dongle flawlessly, to my laptop with bluetooth while taking work calls and my phone when travelling. Sound could have been louder but it's sufficient and doesn't fall apart at 90-100%. For the price it's 10/10 for me
I just bought them "New" from Amazon AU for $280. They usually RRP for $399 here, so i was jubious about the purchase. Will find out tomorrow if they are legit or not👍
@@kizza9297 280 $AU is around £150 so that's perfect! If they were available here for that price at the time I would have bough them brand new like you
@Paladin They are 100% legit and i love them. Absolute bargain for $280👌👌👌
85 Euro, "barely used" one here. Connection with BT and dongle at the same time is a absolute top feature for me. I really like that monitor sound profile similar to Audio Technica headsphones. A STEAL is an understatement imo. My best buy this year.
Great video, just ordered the nova 7's a couple of days ago, looking forward to using them!
Cheers. Hope you enjoy them!
Hi ! What's your feedback 3 months later ?
@@Kenzo.126 No complaints at all so far, I use them for sim racing to keep in contact with other drivers in discord, also other games such as FPS where directional hearing for footsteps is essential, these are insanely good at that, they sound and work great! I wear glasses and after an hour to 90 mins I start to feel a bit of pressure but for the most part, very light and comfy. The chat/game balance wheel comes in real handy when things get a bit loud in game, it's handy to maintain that balance between Comms and the game audio without having to alt+tab to the control panel. No complaints about the battery life either. I'm going to invest in some wicked cushions for extra comfort but other than that, I recommend them and if needed, I'd buy them again.
@@karlsmith8113 Thank you very much for the constructive description. I think that I'll give them a try then 🙂
@@Kenzo.126 No problem at all! Enjoy!
Exelente video, gracias!
There's a setting in the SteelSeries GG software to make the Bluetooth automatically turn on when you turn on the headset
Correct
excellent headset on pc with sonar for cod, i can hear foot steps. gunshots and direction very well
Great review 💙🤗🙏🏻 also btw are you still using them and if so,what preset you use or just stock sound?
Yes I am! These are my go-to wireless cans at the moment. I just use the flat EQ. I prefer my audio uncoloured.
@@goukigod ahh okay,thanks for the response and much love 💙
Hey man i hope u reply should i get the nova 7 or inzone h7 i only use them for ps5 and music on bluetooth but if i need to eq i do have a laptop
Im trying to decide between these and the nova pro wireless. I know a lot of people complain about the leather earcups but i quite like leather so im nervous of the sportweave without knowing what it feels like. Any recommendations?
They are very different headsets. The nova pro sounds a bit better and has its own DAC/amp. If you simply want leather ear cushions SteelSeries sells them for about $15.
Which is the better headset in your opinion? The EPOS H3 hybrid or the Arctis Nova 7? Playing mostly on ps5. Just watched both of your reviews now and can't decide!
That's a hard call. From a features perspective they are almost identical although the H3PRO has ANC. I think most people will prefer how the Nova 7 sounds. It's a bit warmer whereas the h3PRO is quite neutral. They're both comfy but the H3PRO probably has a slight edge.
5:20 Are the equalizer settings different for the console and for bluetooth? Sorry if I got it wrong, but that would be awesome, because I don't have a PC, and I could configure the EQ only once.
No. They are the same.
Can you use the chat mix on the 7x and dolby at the same time because I know you can't use sonar with Dolby atmos
Hi - I play exclusively single player story games on PS5. I am looking for great sound quality with clear voices and the best 3D audio immersion on PS5 and will buy PSVR2. Bluetooth for music would be great, but could live without. I bought the Blacksharks v2X, but voices sound a bit weird(muffled?) and quieter than the music, which makes them hard to hear. I am now looking at Nova 7 (£105), EPOS H6Pro closed (£76), Nova 1 (£34), EPOS GSP 300 (£32) or getting the Sony 1000XM5 (£289). Do you have a view and why? Anything else you would recommend?
Honestly I think the 1000XM5 is overkill. It has a lot of bells and whistles but if your top priority is audio quality, you can spend much less and get much better. The Nova 7 is a great all purpose headset. that should fit your needs. I've tried the open back version of the EPOS H6pro and it's a very good sounding headset but also very bare bones in terms of features (no wireless). The Nova 1 wouldn't be a bad choice either if you don't want to spend much. Again it's bare bones.
Hello, how does the headset perform in games in terms of enemy footsteps, and is its sound excellent for songs?
The Nova 7 is one of the few headsets I've tired that works well for both gaming and music. For FPS games that rely on positional audio, the Nova 7 is again very competent with excellent imaging and the ability to adjust the EQ to your preferences.
Hello, nice video! I have a question, Did you notice by chance if as soon as you wear the headphones, the right headphone looks more isolated than the left one? I just bought this headset and online I can't find anyone complaining about this annoyance, while I notice it a lot wearing them.
Do you mean that the right ear cup cuts out backgrounds noise more?
I haven't noticed any difference between the two
@@goukigod mhh, Idk how to explain, the right headset is more isolated than the left one, I also tried to reverse the fabric earpads but nothing changes. you really feel a difference in pressure on the eardrum and it's very annoying, I think I'll replace the headset with another pair of the same model trying to solve the problem..
@@goukigod the sensation in the right eardrum is as if you were wearing closed headphones, while in the left one as if you were wearing open headphones.
No, I can't say that I've experienced that.
@@goukigod ok thank you, i will replace my pair whit another of the same model, hope to solve this problem.
Does the audio transmit vis usb-c and 3,5mm jack?
Do you know if I can use the normal Arctis Nova 7 on xbox? I just hate the green strap so I don't want to buy the 7X
The 7X is the only version that will work wirelessly with xbox. You can buy different headband colours if you don't like the green.
these have amazing comfort the mic is good but the audio is pretty bad because it has little bass and is rly sharp, i personally wouldnt use these for music but for gaming theyre pretty good
Any differences between 7x and regular 7 besides multi-platform? Got the 7x for PC, not sure if I should return it and buy the 7 instead :/
Zero. Only difference is what it's compatible with.
@@goukigod so there is a difference? I own an Xbox and a PC but not a PS, I can only buy the X variant if I want it to work on all my devices correct?
@@laulau10100 Correct. The 7P variant swaps the game/party chat volume dial for a sidetone dial but they're otherwise identical. The 7X is the only variant which works with Xbox but it will work with PC and PlayStation too.
Do you have to update them as soon as you get them out the box or are they fine out of the box on ps5?
I used them straight out of the box and they were fine but I would recommend updating them as it can improve things like sound and battery life.
@@goukigodI got them for my ps5 and they don’t need an update apparently but I keep getting this hissing noise in my headset do you know how to fix that ?
Only 111 likes? Dumb this review explains a lot more than other videos I seen.
Would you say the ps version is worth it for the specific features or just go with the neutral?
The only difference between the 7 and 7P is that the 7P has a sidetone dial instead of a chat mix dial. Not exactly a game changing feature but if you're going to be using it exclusively with Playstation you may as well get the 7P.
@@goukigod so if I only use for the pc, would say go with cheapest one?
@@toxicheat1226 I think they all cost the same
@@goukigod sadly not in Germany ^^ today started a sale where they cost the same. But on other day the 7p was 139. The 7 was 159 and the 7x 169...
In that case yeah, get the cheapest one, they're essentially identical.
Sorry for sounding dumb but, what exactly is the sidetone dial the playstation version has that the pc and xbox doesnt?
It adjusts the volume of your own voice that's fed back into the headset so that you can hear yourself talk. It can also be managed through the software.
@@goukigod thank you so much!
What’s the point of side tone? Sounds pointless
@@92ktgold on playstation it works as a dial for game chat only. If you use it on pc it doesnt work.
How would you compare the Arctic’s 9x vs the nova 7? It’s confusing that the 7 is newer but cheaper?
sorry I can't comment because I've never used the 9X
@@goukigod do you know if either one of these can be used with 3.5 jack and maintain mic functions?!
I cant find anything that says whether on not these work on last gen (ps4). Does it work on those consoles or only current gen?
It works with the PS4 and PS5.
@@goukigod thank you so much
Can you also have the nova 7 wired or just fully wireless?
Can also be wired the provided via 3.5mm audio cable
Also do you think it’s worth getting them for ps5?
I did most my console testing on a PS5. They pair very nicely with it. 3D audio sounds incredible.
So should I just get a 7X so its compatible to all??? And it would also still work with ps5 3d audio? I just wanted to double confirm before I purchase.
@@xaneybert The 7X will work wirelessly with PS5 and yes 3D will work too.
9:37 what game is that in the background at the end?
Battle Axe from Bitmap Bureau
Do the ear cushions have enough depth? My ears touch the drivers in the old Arctis 3s and I find that quite uncomfortable.
Before putting them on your head you get about 20mm of ear cushion depth. This would obviously reduce a little once you put them on.
Recently got a Nova 7 and the drivers lightly press against the tips of my ears and overall does not leave a lot of space for my ears. My old Astros A40 are much more comfortable on my ears and give more space. The Nova 7 is more comfortable on my head overall than the A40 for long periods of time, but the ear discomfort for me is not ideal.
There's a company called WickedCushions that offers aftermarket ear pads which I have ordered, but I am not fond of having to bear additional costs to achieve a level of comfort that should be standard.
@@dwaffles Would love to hear what you think of those ear cushions after you get them.
@@goukigod got the wicked Cushions and after two days they are MUCH more comfortable for me. The tips of my ears no longer press against the driver wall.
Overall I'd say that while the base ear muffs themselves are comfortable, the wicked Cushions are worth a thought regardless. They are $30 tho, but if you have space problems, it's a no brainer if you don't mind paying $200ish in total
@@dwaffles Thanks. I've reached out to Wicked cushions to see if I can review them
Where can I find the ear plates? Amazon has zero. 😢 they are only for the pro
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And now im thinking.. pulse 3D or nova 7 ? What you think ( ps5 player )
Very different headsets from a features point of view and also from a price point of view. I haven't tried the Pulse 3D but based on what others have said, the Nova 7 is apparently the better-sounding headset
Don’t get the pulse 3d I have them and going to get the nova because the pulse one is very uncomfortable when playing
For long hours
@@colinmorris6854 Ok but what about sound ? Its big difference?
@@elobandolero2601 the pulse is amazing sound wise… the only real downside is the comfort after playing for 1 hour or more
@@colinmorris6854 thx bro im Don’t play more tran 1 our so i will look for Pulse 3D then. Thanks a lot :D !!
Feature based it's really good. Only the sound and especially the mic are verry underwheling... :(
Yep. Features were great! But they sounded terrible in all the games I played. I even searched up a few eq settings and that helped, but they are meant for FPS only. Like hyper foot step hearing and such.. they even were the first headphones to hurt my ears because the sound they gave off. Its was a super weird mix of hyper focused audio on rivers and things that shouldn't be highlighted so much, like the river was blasting in my ears and cannibals fighting me were washed out and I couldn't hear them coming. Just odd in so many ways.
Do you use 3d audio with them?
I have yes. All of the steelseries I've tired with Sony's 3d audio sounds great.
@@goukigod ahh awesome,also what 3d audio preset from 1 to 5 you have ? Cause I don’t understand it quite well
I think that wide type-c dongle looking very comfortable for connecting to type-c Android or iPhone. Because it's will seat in hand pretty good in vertical position of phone
i don't think you wanna move the dongle here and there and lose it xd after that you need to order new one haha ,99.99 of the people will use bt for a phone
@@deadscene1 i using it exactly like you said, bro) It's very ergonomic and easy to switch ( i using cabel switch, cause don't have type-c on PC)
Can you use the chat dial on console?
With the 7X on xbox you can but the playstation (and switch) don't support this feature which is why the 7P has the sidetone dial instead.
What’s the difference between the artic nova 7 and 7p. I need one for the ps5
1:13
@@goukigod thank you
Can you mute the mic via the ps5 controller?
Great question and something I didn't actually test. It has a mute button on the headset though.
Yes you can
Do they all work with android mobiles?
Yes, via bluetooth
So im trying to decide between this headset the arctis nova 7 or the arctis 9, anyone have any recommendations?
Nova7! Best
I had this dilemma the past few days with sales on the Arctis 9 making it $109 and the Nova 7 being $130. Went to order the Arctis 9 as I’m upgrading from the Arctis 3 so I knew I’d like the comfort and everything, but as I went to order it had just sold out. Purchased the Nova 7s and am starting to realize they seem to be the better choice. What did you end up getting ?
@@user-fo4ge5ro9i i ended up getting the 7. i've used them for a couple months now and im pretty happy with them
I hated these in so many ways.. the fit was so loose and nothing would fix that, the ear cups ruffled if you moved your head and most importantly the sound was terrible. It was like they couldn't properly mix all the audio together well and only the highs stood out. I was playing a game with my old headset before I got these and loaded in with the new set,, my base was next to a river and the water rushing literally hurt my ears and drowned out all other sounds, like they pick up a certain game sound and hyper focus on that instead of mixing all the sounds in properly. Like my other headset the water felt like it was in the background with the leaves and wind and I could hear people coming and things infront of me were the focus/foreground. But the steel series nova 7x was the opposite, back round noises were blaring and drowning out things in front of me that should have been highlighted.. made them feel like its a footstep headset, but even then it was terrible since I could hear zombies so clear but couldn't tell of they were 5 feet away or a mile away. So many times I turned around thinking a zombie was right behind me but then to see it 2 houses away, then they sounded the same if they were 5 feet behind me and caused me to not know are they a threat or just behind me somewhere.. I tried sonar and all sorts of setting and gain booting, but nothing made them feel right for me. They were also the first headset to give me ear fatigue, I've never felt that before and love load games and music. I didn't even have these loud and under 50 percent volume and still gave me a ringing or feeling like when your in a airplane and your ears pop.
What was your old headset?
@@goukigod I have the exact same experience as this guy. I bought these to replace my old Arctis 7 (not Nova, chatmix was nicely analog, not bullcrap Sonar).
The silly thing is that I discovered that if I actually forgo entirely the Sonar software, and just put my output device as the default Nova without Sonar meddling with the sound, they actually sound good in-game. But if I do that, I lose the chatmix functionality since now it's forced within Sonar.
So I would need to either (a) find a way to make Sonar sound as good as the default hardware headset device, or (b) give up on Sonar, make all output go through the default Device, lower manually the sound of games and raise that of Discord. But then what's the point of buying Arctis if I can't get the chatmix? Or (c): say **** to that "improved edition" and buy another original Arctis 7 (not Nova) with hardware chatmix. It's a joke these are still as expensive, given how old they should sell much cheaper nowadays.
So you can't just use the chat mix and use Dolby Atmos then ?
Are you sure they sound almost the same as nova 3?nova 3 is only 50 bucks
Yes. The Nova 3 and 7 share the same drivers and are tuned almost exactly the same.
Nova 7 or JBL 610 for gaming??
Nova 7 is > than the 610 but I think the 810 is closer to the Nova 7 in terms of features. Then it just comes down to if you want a slighter better sound (Nova 7) or features like ANC (810).
@@goukigodI use my PC like a console because that’s what I’ve gamed on most of my life. I’m not worried about ANC because I use controller and my PC is like 10+ feet away from me. Mostly looking for something with higher sound quality
Nova 7 would be my pick
@@goukigodcool…thank you
I've used many headsets over the years. I can't really tell if any them are any good. They all sound the same. Even used Dolby sound thing, still sounds the same.
I suppose that means you have the advantage of not needing to spend much on headsets then?
Yeah, probably. Still spend around £50 on a set tho for durability reasons.
Am I the only one who thinks these sound super tinny right out of the box? There’s absolutely no rumble for me.
Did you remove the volume limiter?
@@darkscoutergamer6168 no! I will try it later tonight. Will that give it more of a rumble? I’m playing on ps5 only.
@@bigmobizzleit will be like a game boost kinda and at max volume you can feel the rumble or so on the sides for explosions and such,let me know 😊
Out of the box the EQ is set to flat. There is a bass boost preset or you can make your own if bass is what you like.
@@darkscoutergamer6168 thank you! This helped a lot. But I definitely need to find a better EQ to suit my style. I was just surprised at all the reviewers talking about how strong the bass was right out of the box. I didn’t hear that at all. The highs I could feel right away. Like every time I hit someone with my weapon in Elden ring, it felt like I was getting stabbed in the ear with that weapon. I fired up Miles Morales after you told me about the volume limiter and I definitely felt more bass in the music and explosions. So thanks again!
Would love to see if you had any good eq settings you could share. I only play on PS5 so no Sonar setting for me.
Thanks again!
And it is nothing compared to the Nova pros The November pros are so much better And you don't have to listen to people complain about your headset echoing And wicked cushions fixed the air problem on the Artles Nova pros So they are way better Then the artist Nova sevens
True, although they are substantially more expensive.
Their sonar program sucks total shit.
It works for an update then they break it the next, rinse n repeat. It's really enjoyable on having to turn it off to have a functioning headset.
Great headset terrible terrible review
ouch!