Our Top Picks
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System Gaming HeadsetOne Size7.32 x 6.87 x 3.52 inches0.6 poundsCheck on Amazon
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 GamingInformation Not Available3.41 x 6.6 x 7.58 inches0.72 PoundsCheck on Amazon
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming HeadsetInformation Not Available3.58 x 6.89 x 7.32 Inches0.57 PoundsCheck on Amazon
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Multi-System Gaming HeadsetWired7.48 x 6.89 x 3.43 inches0.6 PoundsCheck on Amazon
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 GamingInformation Not Available3.41 x 6.6 x 7.58 Inches0.72 PoundsCheck on Amazon
Among these ten Arctis Nova headsets, the Nova 7 Gen 2 and Nova 5 carry the longest feature lists outside the Pro line, while the Nova Pro pair adds noise cancellation and the Nova 1 and 3 families keep the wording shorter. The catch is the naming: P, X and Omni suffixes change which consoles each listing names. Everything below comes from the product titles; nobody here used these units. Read the platform decoder before choosing, because the wrong suffix is the easiest mistake in this lineup.
Quick picks
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset - Black | Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 60 HR Battery — 2.4GHz or BT — ClearCast Gen2.X Mic — PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Mobile
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
View on AmazonSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Black | Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, PC, PS5, PS4, Switch 1/2, Mobile
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
View on AmazonSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset - White | Mobile App Control — 40 HR Battery — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 2.4GHz/Bluetooth — PS5, PS4, PC, Switch, Mobile
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Gaming Headset - Midnight Blue | 96kHz/24bit, ANC, ClearCast Pro Mic, AI Noise Rejection, Mobile App, Mix 2.4GHz+BT, OmniPlay PC+PlayStation+Xbox
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
View on AmazonSteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Multi-System Gaming Headset - White | Hi-Fi Drivers — 360° Spatial Audio — Comfort Design — Lightweight — Noise-Cancelling Mic — PS5/PS4, PC, Xbox, Switch
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
View on AmazonSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Black | Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, Xbox, PC, PS5/PS4, Switch 1/2, Mobile
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset - Black | Mobile App Control — 40 HR Battery — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 2.4GHz/Bluetooth — Xbox, PS5, PC, Switch, Mobile
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset - White | Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 100+ Audio Presets — 60 HR Battery — 2.4GHz or BT — Gen2.X Mic — PS5, PS4, PC, Switch, Mobile
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
View on AmazonSteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset —- White | Hi-Fi Drivers — 360° Spatial Audio — Comfort Design — Ultra Lightweight — Noise-Cancelling Mic — PC, PS5/PS4, Switch, Xbox
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset - Black | Premium Hi-Fi Drivers - Active Noise Cancellation Infinity Power System - Stealth Mic - Xbox, PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Mobile
One of the home product options compared in this guide.
View on Amazon- Most features outside Pro: Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 (50+ HR, app control, Bluetooth plus 2.4GHz)
- Longest battery claim: Nova 5 and Nova 5P (60 HR)
- Noise cancellation: Nova Pro Wireless or Nova Pro Omni (both name ANC)
- Xbox-first wireless: Nova 7X Gen 2 or Nova 3X
- Simplest wording: Nova 1 or Nova 1P
The whole lineup in one table
| Model | Key point from the title | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Arctis Nova 5 | 60 HR, 2.4GHz or BT, ClearCast Gen2.X mic | All-round wireless, no Xbox named |
| Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 | App control, 50+ HR, Mix 2.4GHz/BT | App tuning on PC and PS |
| Arctis Nova 3P | 40 HR, app control, 2.4GHz/BT | PlayStation-leaning budget wireless |
| Arctis Nova Pro Omni | ANC, 96kHz/24bit, AI noise rejection | Premium one-headset-for-all |
| Arctis Nova 1P | Hi-Fi drivers, 360 spatial audio, lightweight | Entry listing for PS5 and PC |
| Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 | 50+ HR, app control, Xbox named | Xbox owners who want the 7 feature set |
| Arctis Nova 3X | 40 HR, app control, Xbox named | Xbox-leaning budget wireless |
| Arctis Nova 5P | 60 HR, 100+ audio presets, Gen2.X mic | PlayStation-first with long battery |
| Arctis Nova 1 | Hi-Fi drivers, lightweight, noise-cancelling mic | Entry listing for PC and consoles |
| Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | ANC, Infinity Power System, stealth mic | Premium wireless with ANC |
Every headset, in plain terms
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System (Black)
The title names neodymium magnetic drivers, a 60 HR battery, 2.4GHz or Bluetooth and a ClearCast Gen2.X mic, for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch and mobile. Xbox is not in the title, so Xbox players should look at the X-labelled siblings instead. Compare it with the 5P, whose title adds 100+ audio presets and a PlayStation-first platform order. Compare it side by side with the 5P before buying, since only the platform wording differs on the surface. Battery claims like 60 HR are manufacturer figures, so real hours depend on volume and features. Check the listing for the dongle type and for how Bluetooth and 2.4GHz are switched.
- Pro: 60 HR battery claim in the title
- Pro: Two connection options
- Con: Xbox not named
- Con: Battery figure is a manufacturer claim
Who it’s for: PC and PlayStation players who want long runtime without the Pro price tier. Check the listing for the rest of the feature list.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 (Black)
Real-time app control, a 50+ HR claim, neodymium drivers and a Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth connection lead the title, with PC, PS5, PS4, Switch 1/2 and mobile named. It does not list Xbox; the 7X Gen 2 covers that. The Gen 2 wording suggests a refresh of an earlier model, but the listing does not describe what changed, so read its details. Check the specification page for the headset’s weight and mic details. The Mix wording is not explained in the title, so confirm on the listing what it does. Because app control is a headline feature, check that the companion app supports your operating system.
- Pro: Real-time app control
- Pro: Both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
- Con: Xbox not named in the title
- Con: Gen 2 changes are not spelled out
Who it’s for: Players who want app-tunable audio on PC or PlayStation and are happy with a mid-range feature set.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless Multi-Platform (White)
The title names mobile app control, 40 HR battery, neodymium magnetic drivers and 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, for PS5, PS4, PC, Switch and mobile. White is the colour named. Its battery claim is lower than the Nova 5 family, and the P-suffixed title lists PS5 and PS4 first. Pair it with the 3X comparison below if your console is Xbox. App control is named, so the same companion-app check applies. This title specifies white; other colours may be separate listings with their own platform wording.
- Pro: Wireless with app control
- Pro: Multi-platform list
- Con: 40 HR claim is the shortest wireless figure here
- Con: Xbox not named
Who it’s for: PlayStation or PC owners who want wireless without paying for the longest battery.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Gaming Headset (Midnight Blue)
The title packs in 96kHz/24bit, ANC, a ClearCast Pro mic, AI noise rejection, mobile app, 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth and OmniPlay support for PC, PlayStation and Xbox. The OmniPlay wording for PC, PlayStation and Xbox is unique to this listing. Midnight Blue is the colour named. Nothing in the title gives weight or battery hours. Confirm battery hours and any base-station details on the listing page. ANC and an AI-based mic feature are the headline items, so read the listing for how they are switched on and whether they need the app. The title does not itemise accessories, so check the box contents.
- Pro: Names PC, PlayStation and Xbox together
- Pro: ANC and AI mic noise rejection
- Con: Battery hours not in the title
- Con: Premium feature list may mean a high outlay
Who it’s for: Multi-platform households who want a single flagship headset with active noise cancelling.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Multi-System Gaming Headset (White)
The 1P title lists Hi-Fi drivers, 360 spatial audio, a comfort design, lightweight build and a noise-cancelling mic, for PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox and Switch. It does not mention wireless, battery or Bluetooth, so assume nothing about connection type until you read the listing. Its image reuses the same shot as the Nova 1. Treat the 1 and 1P as near-duplicates and pick the one whose platform list fits you. With no battery or Bluetooth in the title, the cheapest check is the connection field on the listing and buyer photos of the plug or dongle. A mismatch here is the easiest mistake to avoid.
- Pro: Lightweight design named
- Pro: Broad platform list
- Con: Connection type is not in the title
- Con: No ANC or app control named
Who it’s for: Budget shoppers who want a SteelSeries name and a lighter build.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 (Black)
This is the 7 Gen 2 feature set with Xbox in the title: real-time app control, a 50+ HR claim, neodymium drivers, a Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth connection, and Xbox, PC, PS5/PS4, Switch 1/2 and mobile named. The X suffix is how SteelSeries labels the Xbox-oriented listing. The difference from the plain 7 Gen 2 is the platform wording. Read the compatibility notes if you also play on PC. If you only use PC and PlayStation, the plain 7 Gen 2 is the better-labelled match; the X version earns its place when Xbox is on your list. The feature wording otherwise reads the same.
- Pro: Names Xbox plus PC and PlayStation
- Pro: 50+ HR claim
- Con: Longer feature list than the 3X, so more to check
- Con: Xbox-first labelling may confuse PC buyers
Who it’s for: Xbox players who want the mid-range feature set and the same battery claim as the 7.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform (Black)
The 3X mirrors the 3P in the title, with mobile app control, a 40 HR battery, neodymium magnetic drivers and 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, but names Xbox, PS5, PC, Switch and mobile. It is the Xbox-labelled version of the entry-level wireless line. Black is the colour listed. Battery claims match the 3P, so the buying decision is about the console. If you play on PlayStation, the 3P is the better-labelled match. App control is named, so the companion-app check applies. If you later move from Xbox to another console, confirm that the receiver works with it, since the title lists several platforms.
- Pro: Xbox named alongside PS5 and PC
- Pro: App control included
- Con: 40 HR is the shortest wireless claim
- Con: No ANC named
Who it’s for: Xbox players who want wireless on a modest feature list.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P Wireless Multi-System (White)
The 5P title names neodymium magnetic drivers, 100+ audio presets, a 60 HR battery, 2.4GHz or Bluetooth and a Gen2.X mic, for PS5, PS4, PC, Switch and mobile. The preset count is unique to this listing. It is the P-suffix sibling of the Nova 5, with the same 60 HR claim, so shop on platform wording and colour. Look at the listing to see how presets are accessed. The 100+ presets are named in the title, but the listing should say whether they come from the app, the headset or both. Check this before relying on them for competitive play.
- Pro: 100+ audio presets named
- Pro: 60 HR battery claim
- Con: Xbox not named
- Con: How presets are accessed is not stated
Who it’s for: PlayStation-first players who like tuning EQ and want long battery life.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset (White)
Hi-Fi drivers, 360 spatial audio, a comfort design, an ultra-lightweight build and a noise-cancelling mic are listed, for PC, PS5/PS4, Switch and Xbox. Like the 1P, the title says nothing on wireless or battery. Garbled characters in the title are a copy error, not a feature. Confirm whether it connects by cable before ordering. Because the listing text is garbled, double-check every feature you care about against the product page. The shared image with the 1P listing hints that the two are close relatives, which is worth confirming.
- Pro: Ultra lightweight wording
- Pro: Names Xbox and PC
- Con: Connection type not stated
- Con: Title text has garbled characters
Who it’s for: Shoppers who want a simple, light SteelSeries headset on a small budget.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Multi-System (Black)
The title names premium Hi-Fi drivers, active noise cancellation, an Infinity Power System, a stealth mic, and Xbox, PC, PS5, PS4, Switch and mobile. The Infinity Power System wording is not explained in the title, so read the listing for what it means. Battery hours are not given. Check what is included in the box, such as any base station. ANC is named but not explained, so check whether it can be turned off and how the mic behaves. Also confirm which connection each of your platforms needs, since the title lists several.
- Pro: ANC named
- Pro: Premium driver wording
- Con: Battery hours not in the title
- Con: Battery and power details need the listing
Who it’s for: People who want ANC and a premium wireless design across consoles and PC.
How we picked these
The list comes from the SteelSeries titles supplied in the brief, plus published specifications, manufacturer documentation and buyer reviews. We ordered picks by platform coverage, feature wording and battery claims, not by popularity. Nobody on the team used or measured these units. Where the title is silent on weight, connection type or battery, we said so and sent you to the listing page. Suffix meanings are drawn from the platform lists in each title.
What to look for in a SteelSeries Arctis headset
Decode the suffix
The letter after the number is the first filter. The P, X and plain versions differ mainly in which consoles the listing names, so match the suffix to your main platform before comparing features. The Omni title uses OmniPlay wording for PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
| Listing | Platforms named in the title |
|---|---|
| Nova 5, 7 Gen 2 | PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, mobile |
| Nova 5P, 3P | PS5, PS4, PC, Switch, mobile |
| Nova 7X Gen 2, 3X, Pro Wireless | Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Switch, mobile |
| Nova Pro Omni | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
Battery claims and connection
Titles claim 40 to 60 hours or more. Treat them as manufacturer figures, and see whether the headset connects by dongle, Bluetooth or both. Entry Nova 1 titles do not say.
Noise cancelling and mic
Only the two Nova Pro listings name ANC. Mic wording ranges from a noise-cancelling mic to ClearCast Gen2.X and ClearCast Pro.
Worked example
Say you play on Xbox and PC. The Nova 5 title does not name Xbox, so you move to the 7X Gen 2, which does. If you also want ANC, step up to the Pro Wireless or the Omni. Shop by platform first, then battery, then ANC.
Mistakes buyers make
Buying the wrong suffix and finding the console is not named. Assuming the Nova 1 and 1P are wireless when the titles never say so. Treating the battery claim as fact rather than a manufacturer figure. Expecting ANC outside the Pro line. Overlooking near-duplicate listings, such as the 5 and 5P. For wider context, read the PC headset roundup and the guide to headsets with a mic.
Verdict
For most players the Nova 7 Gen 2 (or the 7X Gen 2 on Xbox) offers the broadest feature wording, the Nova 5 and 5P lead on battery claims, and the Pro pair is the ANC route. Pick your platform suffix first, confirm connection type, then choose a tier.
SteelSeries headset questions
What do the P and X suffixes mean on SteelSeries headsets?
Per the titles, P listings name PlayStation first and X listings name Xbox first, while plain versions list PC and PS. All still name PC and often Switch. The suffix mainly changes the platform wording, so always read the compatibility line on the listing page and any seller notes before buying one.
Which of these has noise cancelling?
Only the two Nova Pro listings name active noise cancelling in the title: the Nova Pro Wireless and the Nova Pro Omni. The other headsets mention a noise-cancelling mic, which is a different thing, as it filters what you say rather than the noise you hear around you while you play.
Which has the longest battery claim?
The Nova 5 and Nova 5P titles claim 60 HR, and the Nova 7 Gen 2 and 7X claim 50+ HR. The Nova 3P and 3X claim 40 HR. These are manufacturer figures from the titles, and real use will vary with volume and features, so treat them as a guide only.
Are the Nova 1 and Nova 1P wireless?
The titles do not say. They name Hi-Fi drivers, spatial audio, a lightweight build and a noise-cancelling mic, but not Bluetooth, 2.4GHz or battery. Check the listing page and buyer comments before assuming either connection type, particularly if you need a headset that works without a cable on a console.
Is the Nova Pro Omni better than the Nova Pro Wireless?
On paper it names more: AI noise rejection, a ClearCast Pro mic and OmniPlay support for PC, PlayStation and Xbox. The Pro Wireless names an Infinity Power System. Which is better depends on your platforms and the features you value, so compare the full listings and their compatibility notes first.
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