SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset —- White

(note: I wear glasses. I feel like this is important to mention with headsets >.>) Honestly, I never expected headphones to make such a big difference in experience. My first headset was a 25$-ish headset that broke, so I decided well, lets try something a bit better from a reputable brand, and ended up buying this one for 40$, and it is worth every. single. cent. spent. Audio is amazing, and it comes with an application you can download that allows you to tweak the sound depending on your use. It did seem a bit overwhelming at first, but its actually fairly simple to use once you get to understand it a bit. The headset does feel a little tight on the head, but so far its not uncomfortable to use for long periods of time, as long as you put it on right. Even while using glasses, this feels ok on the head. If you put it on wrong however, like I did when I first got it, it would be very uncomfortable and even painful. My only complaints would be that, because its all plastic and feels a bit hard, I get worried about breaking it and try to use it as gently as I can. However, I have seen a Youtuber do a review of this headset and he stretches it beyond what my heart can handle without breaking, so there's that little bit of relief found there xD. The 2nd complaint is the short wire length. Would have loved having it be a bit longer, but its not bad. Overall, my experience with it has been pretty well. So well that, despite the 2 complaints I listed above, I'd still be willing to give this a 5/5. (edit: 4.5 now, due to below issue) Edit: after using it for a couple months, this headset is amazing and is no longer as tight on the head. However, now I'm facing a new issue, and that is the mic wont fully retract into the headset and would get stuck like there is something blocking it from being pushed into its slot. This comes and goes and I have to use some level of force here and there to get it fully in, but out of fear of breaking it, I stopped doing that. Still, because I only use it for the pc, its not really much of an issue except when I'm eating. For that inconvenience, id drop the review to 4.5. Would still buy a steelseries though because its a fantastic audio experience.

I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi System headset and honestly it surprised me in a good way. The first thing I noticed was how comfortable it is. The ear cushions are soft and it doesn’t clamp too tight, so even after a few hours of gaming or watching videos, my head doesn’t feel sore. Sound quality is clear and balanced. Footsteps and small in game details are easy to hear, which actually gives you an advantage in competitive games. Music sounds clean too, not overly bass heavy but not flat either. It feels well tuned for everyday use, not just gaming. The microphone is another strong point. My voice comes through clearly and teammates have not complained about background noise or distortion. For a headset in this price range, the mic quality is better than expected. What I also like is that it works with different systems without any hassle. I can plug it into my PC or console and it just works. No complicated setup. Overall, it feels like a smart buy if you want something comfortable, reliable, and good sounding without spending a crazy amount of money.

Comfortable, functional, reliable. The ear pads last about 2 years with heavy use. Other than that, awesome all around.

Seems pretty solid. I don't know about durability, but the headset seems pretty sturdy. The mic not so much though, it seems a little flimsy so I'm just hoping it will last at least a year or two. The sound quality is pretty good and the mic doesn't sound bad at all. These are pretty much plug and play. It's also really lightweight and comfortable, doesn't press my ears at all. I also love that the earmuffs are fabric. The only thing is that the cable is pretty short so that might bother you. I sit pretty close to my laptop and I still have to be careful not to yank it. Overall, it seems like a good budget headset, not too great, not too shabby.

Overall this is a decent headset, but nothing special. Everything about the headset from sound quality to comfort is just "okay." For $50 or under, I could see many people being quite pleased with these headphones. As far as comfort goes, I thought the ear cups were slightly too small and that the clamping force was a little too strong. The fabric on the cushioning is somewhat breathable, but the closed back and smaller ear cups mean that these will get warm on your ears relatively quickly. Sound quality was acceptable, but I found it made music sound somewhat artificial and flat. I really like how the mic stows away inside the ear cup, but unfortunately it was defective on the product I received so I could not test its recording quality. While this wasn't the headset for me, I can still see why so many people recommend it. They are lightweight and seem to be of good build quality. The sound profile wasn't to my personal liking, but that's largely subjective; there's a good chance you fall in the majority that likes how these sound. Even though I ended up returning these headphones, if you are in the market for a headset at this price point I think these are worth a try.

I got these because I have been hearing mixed opinions about EMF radiation and though it’s generally considered to not be harmful in something like a bluetooth headset, the long hours at a time that I was playing prompted me to be cautious and try wired and I figured I’ll go with these being they’re compatible with the earmuff attachments I already bought for the 5P The only actual downsides I have found with these is that I did get use to the transparency the 5P has. It does kinda annoy me not really being able to hear my own voice that much and it sometimes can feel like I’m yelling on the mic or I can’t tell how loud/low I’m being. That being said it’s not a deal breaker and the way to easily combat this is just to not have your audio blasting to begin with but if I was to play super competitive, say like a tournament, I would probably throw the 5Ps back on for this reason. I hear footsteps just as well with these as the 5P. Both are phenomenal at Spatial Audio and my friends are often asking me “how did you hear that” in reference to footsteps or small sounds in shooters. I have honestly gotten so use to the way these things pick up sound that I can’t imagine going back to a typical cheap headset after steel series. The way these headsets pick up sound is truly a form of pay to win I love both the 5P and these and I soley bought these for the sake of the 5P not being able to run wired so I have no bias here. They seriously sound very very similar. In my opinion they’re practically identical. If you don’t mind a wire and don’t like charging your headset, I do think you will be happy with these at a much difference price of 50$-60 instead of the 5P at 120-130$. Build quality is also very similar. The 5P has more buttons and the scroll wheel is smoother, . Maybe the headband is little larger as well. As far as a wire goes, yes it’s annoying sometimes, but you’ll be used to it in a week. I honestly think when things are too simple, it can actually be a crutch. The fact that I have to unroll a wire and plug it in and I have to leave my controller and headset behind as I walk around the house when I’m taking a break are good things to me. Sometimes friction can be good especially when it’s something like gaming. If you’re turning your gaming session into a 5 star spa experience and everything boots up within seconds and is perfectly easy in every way it may set a bad precedent for the real world. In the end of the day, I think it’s cool to go back to the basics for me personally. I don’t mind rolling up my wire In a little coil after the game and all the annoyances that can come with a wire at times. One day we may not even have wires anymore and we will probably just open an app on our phone that telepathically sends the audio to our brain via some form of Bluetooth so enjoy the simple days while they last … Hope this helps!

Works well for the price. I recommend downloading their software to adjust the base because it’s loud. Aside from the base the product is able to be used for games like R6, Apex, or just for music. Works a lot better than you would expect honestly. The only issue I would say is the MIC isn’t too good and detecting your voice. Still works great and I still use it to chat with my family and friends during games. 5/5 recommend if you’re seriously in a budget and just need a headset for detecting footsteps and detailed sound in game. Other things you might wonder, is it comfortable? Yes, I wear glasses and can play for hours without ear fatigue. Does the quality feel good? Yes, quality isn’t bad and it hold up well. The headband is especially nice and comfortable.

No instructions come with this headset, and they are not exactly a "plug and play" type of thing for PC. You're going to need to download their "Steelseries GG" program to get any sort of equalizer control, which you're going to want. This requires you to create an account with them to use it. You might need to twist your headphone to audio cable connection to make sure it "sets in place", as per a youtube comment that had a multitude of replies on it thanking him. Make sure your audio wheel is turned up when trying to test if the computer recognizes it. The audio splitter may need to be plugged into the opposite color than the corresponding color on the connector. The SteelseriesGG program will not actually recognize the headphones as their name because they do not support USB connectivity. There are so many crazy things to the set up of this stupid pair of headphones that Amazon told me I cursed too much on my last review and they couldn't post it. That being said, they are fine. Comfort is great, sizing is nice, and the sound quality isn't that bad, actually. Microphone works very well. If I were to change anything about them, it would be literally all of the above. Seems like a fine product with the worst set-up I've ever had with headphones. Steelseries, you're lucky you've made an alright product. I hated wasting so much time getting it working.

Sometimes sound doesn't come from the right earcup, and the microphone is not working. And yes, I've tried literally everything on the Internet to try and solve it, but no.

I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 gaming headset for both PC and console gaming, and it’s been a really solid upgrade from my previous headset. The sound quality is clear and detailed, especially in games where directional audio matters. The 360° spatial audio definitely helps with pinpointing footsteps and in-game movement. Comfort is one of the best parts, it's lightweight and I can wear it for long gaming sessions without my head feeling strained or hot. The ear cushions are soft but still provide good noise isolation. The microphone is surprisingly good for a headset in this range. Friends in voice chat say my voice comes through clear, with minimal background noise. It’s not studio-level, but definitely more than good enough for gaming and calls. Build quality feels durable without being heavy or bulky. It’s simple, clean, and does exactly what it’s supposed to do without extra gimmicks. Overall, it’s a very reliable, comfortable headset that delivers strong performance across multiple platforms.

My son said is the best ,and best . We have buying same 2 years ago and now this is updated one.

Great headset. Extremely well made for the price. This is my 2nd pair.

The headset is very good and comfortable. For its price it’s wonderful. I would highly recommend these headphones. The only downside is that the cable is pretty short but besides from that it’s great.