SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 2.4GHz+Bluetooth — 38Hr USB-C Battery — AI Mic — Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, Switch, VR, Mobile - Black

Bought to replace a Turtle Beach headset that my brother had from Xbox One and had given to me.Set up:The Nova 7X headset was easy to set up; simply adjusted the headstrap where I needed it, plugged the dongle into my Series X with the extension cable provided, and turned on the headset. Just make sure that the toggle on the dongle is set to Xbox for Xbox and USB for everything else (PC, PS5, Switch, etc.) The headset sounds pretty good out of the box, however, seem to be what I would call "tingy" without making adjustments on PC. After I connected to PC, I set up the headset using Sonar on the Steel Series software that's free to download from their site, but I don't think that translated to the xbox. What did, however, was the EQ settings because I set it to Bass Boost and it seems to have gotten rid of the "tingy" sound I was experiencing previously.Battery life:The battery life is phenomenal. I would say getting 38 hours or more is absolutely possible. I have had the headset for over a week now and charged it for the first time last night and it only seemed to take a couple hours to get to full charge. I was wearing the headset throughout the week watching youtube, playing games, etc. trying to get it to die. May vary from person to person as I typically work 9-10 hour days and worked 4 days last week while obviously not using the headset.Microphone:It's a mic. My brother says that he can hear me more clearly than when I wore my previous headset, but it is a Steel Series mic, so take that with a grain of salt.Features:The volume and chat mixer rollers (volume on left ear, chat mixer on right) are recessed which is great for sitting back in a recliner or on a couch and not having to worry about volume getting messed with by previously mentioned furniture (which was a problem for me with the Turtle Beach headset that I upgraded from.) Power, Bluetooth, and Mute buttons respond well and do exactly as they are meant to. Mic retracts into the left ear which is great when you want to watch something and not have a mic in your face. The headstrap and ear cushions have been great in my experience. I wear glasses and the headset feels very comfortable despite this. (In contrast, the Turtle Beach headset kind of dug into and rubbed the top of my head during extended gaming sessions. I also felt the part of my glasses just above my ear getting pushed into my ear by same headset.)Customization:I like that the headstrap, ear cushions, and magnetic side plates can be swapped out. Not only for the customization of it, but also the longevity of being able to swap the headstrap and ear cushions in the event of wear and tear.Weight:Comparable with the Turtle Beach headset, but I'd say the Nova 7Xs are a bit lighter.Conclusion:I am really enjoying the Nova 7X headset so far and I would definitely say it's an excellent choice for a headset, especially at $150 USD. Sound quality, battery life, and comfortability seemed to definitely be in mind when they designed this headset. It certainly feels like a lot of thought was put into this headset by Steel Series. Good job, Steel Series. I look forward to buying more of your products in the future, especially if this much thought of the user's experience is put into them. 10/10. Amazing headset. Amazing experience.

It took me a long time to select headphones for XBOX gaming & on-line webinars with the added bonus of bluetooth connectivity to my cellphone. I did a tremendous amount of research which is really difficult because the majority of manufacturers website descriptions are geared towards teenagers - all glitter and noise with meaningless videos. Maybe I am old fashioned but I want specifications like the range of the 2.4ghz connectivity - simple questions right? Can I go outside for a smoke or get a cold soda from the frig without dropping my connection - the vast majority did not list the range of their connectivity or if their app for sound adjustments carried over from PC to console (in my case the Xbox). Fortunately, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X has excellent range - I found that standing next to heavy duty electrical devices - like my Samsung Refrigerator caused interference but not a total disconnect, 75' from the plug in dongle. Moving the Dongle from the XBOX 1X to the PC (2' from each other) and flipping the XBOX/PC switch was a breeze, syncing the headphones was a no brainer, just turn headphones on they sync immediately, on board headphone controls took a little getting used to especially the bluetooth on/off and the headphones on/off dual switch is poorly labeled with some raised symbols - they should have used some paint to distinguish which position is bluetooth vs headphone power - I have to get a flashlight and glasses to see the markings. Other than that the headphone mute is a locking pushbutton with a audible tone and a red LED on the microphone to let u know if mic is on or off - REMEMBER to SHUT MIC OFF if you are retracting the microphone back into the headset or all kinds of weird feedback will occur - obviously since mic will pickup what's coming from that side of the headset. I found after messing around with the app that out of the box flat setting was great for most purposes. I have a very high end Dolby ATMOS/DTS:X 7.3.4 surround system so even though the headphones sound decent as compared to a pair of studio quality recording headphones - nothing compares with my home theater speakers. I could wear these headphones for several hours before my ears started to get too warm. Microphone quality on group IP based teleconferences and via bluetooth for telephone calls is excellent and being able to connect to both the Xbox or PC via Quantum 2.0 over 2.4Ghz and to any bluetooth device, in my case my Galaxy phone simultaneously is a welcome feature. Answering a phone call automatically mutes the microphone to the 2.4Ghz connection whether it be the Xbox or the PC.Finally the battery life is pretty amazing - @38 hours for the USB connection only or 26 hours if you have both the USB (2.4Ghz) and the Bluetooth on together. The USB C fast-charge connection on the headphones is very fast with 15-minute charge providing 6 hours of USB time if u are dealing with a completely dead battery - which is an almost impossible situation considering the 38 hour capacity. A real world example is using the headset for 5 hours it took about 15-20 minutes to get it back to 100%.You can customize the appearance of the headset with optional matching metal earcup plates and headband in 4 colors Cherry Red, Mint Green, Lilac & Rose Quartz. It comes with all the cables you will need to charge (USB C male to USB A male - 5'), connect USB C Dongle (including a short USB A male to USB C female to connect to Xbox or to a PC if dongle interferes with PC/Laptop USB C port and other connections), and even a 3.5mm to 3.5mm (4 pin to 5 pin) 4' audio cable to connect headset in analog mode to Xbox controller or other analog audio input/output headphone/mic jack. If you need a splitter cable for the analog connection to separate mic/headphone you would need to purchase that separately it is on Steelcase website as is the color upgrade options. It also comes standard with the breathable cloth earpieces which can also be replaced with the vinyl cups if u wish also optional on Steelcase website. A rather cheap clothlike storage bag comes with headset - it will at least keep dust and pet hair off your headset.I rate this headset 9.5 of 10 considering reduced Amazon price, excellent sound, range, positive connectivity (no disconnects for me at all), battery life, dual simultaneous connectivity 2.4Ghz & Bluetooth, best microphone quality and best software-controlled sound and microphone control - this after trying and returning other major brands in this price range, and comfort/fit, finish.The only minor complaints are the cheap storage bag and the somewhat difficult combination bluetooth power and overall power on/off buttons being one rocker switch and hard to read labeling for that switch - visually the Bluetooth LED indicator is Blue and the overall power button for the 2 way dongle LED is green - so u know u made a mistake after the fact if wrong color LED is lit.BTW the room I use this headset is LOADED with wi-fi "smart" devices including 8 ceiling LED lights, 4 wall sconce LED lights, 2 wi-fi controlled window shades, Amazon Firecube w/Alexa, LG 77"C1 OLED TV. Xfinity 4K cable box, Xbox1X, all Alexa controlled via 2.4Ghz wireless & hardwired. The key to having all of this in one room is to hardwire as much as possible (main wireless router is in basement, hardwired remote 8 port switch behind A/V racks) - so all of the A/V equipment is hardwired - the lights and shades are 2.4Ghz wi-fi, nothing seems to interfere with the Steelcase 2.4GHz Quantum 2.0 Gaming Wireless connection dongle which is 15' from where I typically sit with headphones.

Been a gamer for 20 years, listened to all kinds of different audio devices across multiple platforms and for the price, the versatility and comfort you can enjoy from multiple hours of gaming with these headphones is unmatched. The 50mm drivers will knock your eardrums off. You will hear the footsteps you wanted from every angle. And that’s just out of the box with no actual tuning. Wait til you get them updated and throw down a couple presets for Call of Duty, Battlefield or other FPS favorites. When you’re done playing Search, flip them over to BT mode on your phone and get the same acoustic bass quality if not better than your Bose QC2 quiet comfort headphones at half the price.At first I wasn’t sure about these, never owned a pair but after about 6 months of pretty heavy use I am very happy with my purchase. Battery lasts forever and they’re super quick to charge. Mic range is pretty dang excellent and if you have a radio DJ kinda voice, multiplayer lobbies are going to drool for you to talk more. So I’d say, hop on this if you’re looking for a great headset at an affordable price point with all the necessary features plus some. Controls on the earpieces are super intuitive and the most important thing, comfort. Again you can wear this thing and it doesn’t get too hot on the ears for hours and game comfortably. Super adjustable. Best headset purchase I’ve made in years.

These are nice, and the various sound profiles could be great. Unfortunately I don’t know if it’s windows or the steel series software, but I have to go into audio settings almost every time to get these to be the default audio output. Also there is zero ANC for these. Good enough for gaming or Teams meetings, but honestly not a huge step up from my old cheap brand headphones. Watch for a sale or open box.

Just an initial review having gotten these a few days ago. My Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Max died after a few months, and I wanted to try something else. They were heavy with too much clamp, full of connection issues. I was trying to find a backup that had good sidetone. It's hard to find any documentation on what headsets have any sidetone, so I wanted to add to this for anybody else looking for it. The Arctis Nova 7x does have a fairly good sidetone, but it requires a few tweaks to use it well. This walkthrough is mainly for Xbox, I haven't refined the sidetone for PC play. Could be the same, I'm guessing. You'd just be using your system volume mixer.First, when you get these, install Steelseries GG software from their site. Go into the Engine tab and click on your headset. No need to plug them in wired, just use the USB setting on the dongle. Turn the sidetone to max. You might notice it's still not super strong. But a good way to boost it is when you get back to your Xbox, turn your main volume dial up fairly loud. You'll notice the sidetone increases too. At higher volumes you can whisper to yourself, and it sounds great with no lag. But now your game is probably going to be too loud. Turn your game/chat mixer on the other ear, almost down to no game sound, the lowest setting you can find. I found this to be a good balance. The chat mix wheel I find is pretty sensitive, because of its 0-100-0 functionality. So if you bump it, your game can easily get too loud. I have found though that once you get a friend on the other line in a party, the sidetone does get a little more muffled than if you're playing alone, but still better than none at all. I think the sidetone could still use a boost on the headset settings side.Overall I'm super happy with these so far. No connection issues whatsoever. You will need a dongle adapter for the USB-C dongle on your Xbox. They're super light, and VERY comfortable, 10x more comfortable than Turtle Beach's. The dials are a little loose and plastic feeling, but not bad. I do wish the mic could extend about another half-inch, I think this would make the sidetone even more effective.

CONS- The worst thing about this headset is the software. The software required to run the features of this headset is designed to force advertising on you. It's clunky and difficult to use and you have to have it running in the background at all times. It pretty much has to take over your audio settings and getting it to behave with windows or any given program is a chore. Multiple times I've had to restart the software because my audio will stop working as intended.-The mute button on the side of the headset has started to activate/deactivate multiple times with each button press. I've not had this headset long (a few months) and this is already malfunctioning.-The headset itself is uncomfortable and hurts my ears after only an hour of wearing.-The headset feels cheap and light and made of sub-quality plastic and parts.-I have to have the mic right up to my mouth and if not my friends say I 'sound far away' It is not a sensitivity setting it just detects voice range poorly.PROSThe sound is good once you get it working with the insanely stupid software I guess.I used to sing the praises of Steel Series products. The arctis 7 was the best headset I've ever owned and just WORKED for 4 years of near-daily use. After purchasing this crappy headset and one of their crappy keyboards I am done with them and looking for good alternatives after using it for about 4 months.

I’ve had the SteelSeries wireless headset for a few weeks now, and I have to say, it’s an absolute game-changer. As someone who’s used wired and wireless headsets before, this one stands out in every way. The setup was a breeze – just plug in the USB receiver, and within seconds, I was up and running. No complicated software, no lag, just smooth, uninterrupted gaming.Sound Quality:The audio quality on this headset is phenomenal. The sound is crystal clear with rich, immersive bass and crisp highs. Whether I’m deep in a multiplayer game trying to catch every footstep or enjoying a single-player experience with an epic soundtrack, the sound is always top-tier. The surround sound feature is spot on, giving me that true 3D sound experience that makes games come to life.Comfort & Design:The headset is incredibly comfortable. The ear cups are plush and soft, and the adjustable headband makes it easy to find the perfect fit. I can easily game for hours without feeling discomfort, which is something I’ve struggled with in the past. Plus, it’s lightweight and doesn’t feel bulky, even after long sessions.Wireless Performance:The wireless connection is flawless. I’ve experienced zero dropouts or latency issues, even during intense online matches. The range is excellent – I can move around my room or even step outside to grab a snack without losing signal. The battery life is impressive too; I get several full sessions of gaming without needing to recharge, and when it’s time to top it up, the quick charge feature is a nice touch.Microphone:The microphone is crystal clear as well. It picks up my voice perfectly while canceling out background noise, ensuring that my teammates can hear me loud and clear. Plus, the mic is retractable, which is a handy feature for when I’m not in the middle of a game and just want to kick back with some music or a podcast.Overall:This SteelSeries wireless headset has everything I could want: amazing sound, comfort, seamless wireless performance, and a sleek design. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a competitive one, this headset will take your gaming experience to the next level. Highly recommend it!

Over the past five months, I've rigorously tested the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X with its compatibility with a wide range of devices. Using the dongle, I connected effortlessly to a Windows 10 laptop, Xbox Series S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Android TV, and an iPhone 15. The Bluetooth connectivity was equally reliable, seamlessly pairing with various iPhone models and an Apple TV. In every case, the connection was stable and without any issues.The sound quality is great, little lacking bass side, offering good audio for gaming, movies, and music.What sets the Arctis Nova 7X apart is its comfort for extended use and robust build quality. The battery life is impressive, easily sustaining long gaming sessions or movie marathons.In conclusion, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X stands out with its universal compatibility, great audio quality, and enduring comfort. They are an excellent choice for gamers and movies lovers alike, offering great value and performance.

Bought this for my PC and they compliment my Xbox too whenever I use it.Love the wireless features and long battery life.But... they turned off (but actually, remove) the one thing that made their SteelSeries GG app really good. The cloud sync function.tl;dr headphones good. software bad cos of the removal of cloud sync.

First thing u wanna do is to update the headset then read my note’s1 :The headset is soft (comfey)2: the sound it’s loud. And it’s sharpIt’s may hurt ur ears 👂(U can use PC to increase the bass)From the EQ on pc but still too sharp4 it’s has some decent bassLike when a car or engine sound play in the game u can feel the bass and the headset vibrate its good feeling( u can increase it form the EQ use pc)Change it from flat to Bass booster5: when u link it to your iPhone using blue toothyou will find the sound of music is really low( here u must use the EQ on pc)Then turn of the Volume LIMTERThen the headset sound will be loud on your iPhone ( but is not for music is avarage )6: this one may not be important for some of u but the buttons are difficult to useThe place of buttons are stupidU will get confused between power and blue tooth button they next one each other on the right side7: battery is good last for long time8: mic is ok and it has a button to turn it offon ur left side9: u can turn of side tone(U have to use the EQ on pc)Turn it off any way it’s useless10: u can send back to Amazon if don’t like it u have 30 days to try it and get refundThat’s allthis review from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦I i hope I give some good pointsThe review of this product is 9 on IGNMy rating is 8Note u can get alternative betterThe ( turtle beach 700 stealth gen 2 max)This one is actually better in the sound👌

I puchased for my son and the one thing that is annoying with these headphones is that they are too big and loose to wear. I thought I had a big head but apparently not. I own many different headphones and these are the first in my life where I have thought they are too big and my son has the same gripe. I don't like the fabric headband either. But apart from the fit they are nice headphones.

It is really hard to find a nice headset. This thing checks all the boxes. It is really comfortable, has good sound, can connect to bluetooth devices, and it also has aux for wired connection. I like the mic as well as the mute button for it (this is a must for me). The headset uses a USB A dongle to connect to the device that it is being used on, this seems to work very well. Really good sound adjustment options as well, allowing you to properly blend/mix game sound and chat volume.

Los audífonos son todo terreno, funcionan muy bien con xbox, PC y teléfono.Suenan muy bien, la batería le dura lo correcto, yo qué los uso más o menos 5 hrs al día a volumen alto los cargo una vez a la semana más o menos.La comodidad es muy buena con las almohadillas con los que viene, aunque si eres como yo que les gusta más esponjosas se les puede comprar y cambiar fácilmente por unas wicked cushions.La verdad si quieres unos audífonos buena calidad precio y que funcionen bien con xbox y todo lo demás, creo que al menos al día de hoy son los mejores.