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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

9,1/10 (189 reviews)
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Product information

Key specs

Computer platform
Nintendo Switch, PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Connection type
Wired
Sound reproduction
Stereo
Noise canceling
No
Microphone noise suppression
Yes
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Pros and cons

According to our gaming headset expert
  • You can adjust the colors of the lights, so they match to the rest of your gaming setup.
  • Your friends don't hear background noise thanks to the noise-suppressing microphone.
  • Thanks to the memory foam, the ear cushions are completely shaped to your head.
  • Due to the wired connection, you're always tied to your controller or PC.
  • Because stereo sound isn't spatial, you don't hear very well from what direction the sound is coming from.
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Description

Communicate with your friends in style with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. You can connect this gaming headset via the 3.5mm audio cable to your Xbox or PC, Playstation, smartphone, or Switch with a USB-C cable. This means the headset is plug and play, so you can use it right away. You can adjust the colors of the lights so they match the rest of your gaming setup. Thanks to the noise suppression in the microphone, you can also communicate online with friends without background noise. This way, your message always comes across clearly.
Communicate with your friends in style with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. You can connect this gaming headset via the 3.5mm audio cable to your Xbox or PC, Playstation, smartphone, or Switch with a USB-C cable. This means the headset is plug and play, so you can use it right away. You can adjust the colors of the lights so they match the rest of your gaming setup. Thanks to the noise suppression in the microphone, you can also communicate online with friends without background noise. This way, your message always comes across clearly.

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This is what you get

  • Manual
  • 3.5mm audio cable
  • USB-C charging cable
  • USB-A extension cord
  • USB-C to 3.5mm cable

This is what you get

  • Manual
  • 3.5mm audio cable
  • USB-C charging cable
  • USB-A extension cord
  • USB-C to 3.5mm cable

Key specs

Computer platform
Nintendo Switch, PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Connection type
Wired
Sound reproduction
Stereo
Noise canceling
No
Microphone noise suppression
Yes
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Reviews

189 reviews
9,1/10 (189 reviews)

Rating

114 reviews with 5 stars

72 reviews with 4 stars

3 reviews with 3 stars

0 reviews with 2 stars

0 reviews with 1 star

Rating per section

Sound quality
9,0
Fit
9,7
Wearing comfort
10,0
Design
8,7

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Most helpful reviews

Our expert review

The Arctis Nova 3 is ideal for gaming on the go.

  • Light and sturdy headset
  • Microphone is clear
  • Cumbersome connection
  • Mark. gaming specialist.
  • 13 September 2022
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

Great, simple headset

  • Extremely comfortable
  • No fuss; the design is simple, light and easy to transport
  • Surround control via PC, so you don't have surround on consoles
  • Ronald hendrikse
  • 26 August 2017
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

All in all it is a nice headset, I recommend this to everyon

  • Fit is very good
  • Internal strap is removable
  • Microphone feels a bit fragile
  • Tim frijns
  • 29 September 2017
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

#Awesomeheadset

  • Full bass and sound
  • Sound direction very clear very nice for shooters
  • The cat finds the light of the mic interesting
  • Jeffrey scheidelaar
  • 14 December 2017
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,6/10

Good quality, wear comfort, sound quality

  • Shut off all other noise around you
  • Jan van doorn
  • 3 January 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

A great headset with a few downs.

  • Wears very nice
  • Microphone
  • Steelseries Engine
  • Koen carree
  • 8 May 2017
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

good price quality

  • Excellent audio
  • Good microphone
  • not for small heads
  • Thibault van den broecke
  • 24 March 2017
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

Just buy when in doubt.

  • Fits great during long sessions
  • He is good Noise canceling
  • chat/game mixer
  • Paul vos
  • 19 December 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

Excellent headset for the gamer

  • Easy installation
  • Clear surround sound
  • Paul demaerel
  • 9 August 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

Great headset for a good price

  • great sound
  • Mac and Windows
  • Ad van steenbruggen
  • 1 February 2018
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
Our expert review

The Arctis Nova 3 is ideal for gaming on the go.

  • Light and sturdy headset
  • Microphone is clear
  • nice sound
  • Cumbersome connection

I think the Steelseries Arctis Nova 3 is a fine wired gaming headset. The headset is not heavy and the microphone is top quality. Connecting the headset to a console is a bit complicated and the ear cups are also a bit on the small side.

Light and sturdy headset
When I took the Nova 3 out of the package and looked at it, I immediately noticed the weight. This gaming headset is incredibly light, without compromising on sturdiness. The headband of the Arctis Nova 3 is made of hard and thick plastic. The Nova 3 also feels very solid when adjusting the headset. The ear cups are made of fabric and are fine, but the ear cups are a bit on the small side. After a few hours of gaming I noticed it started to pinch around my ears. I do have fairly large ears, but the ear cups are really a lot smaller than normal.

Cumbersome connection
When I wanted to connect the Nova 3 I came across 2 cables. A USB-A to female USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-C cable. I had to connect that first cable to my PlayStation 5 and then the second cable to the first cable. With previous wired gaming headsets I could connect the headset directly to my controller. Unfortunately, that is not possible with the Nova 3, but I easily connected this headset to my Nintendo Switch and phone. If you game a lot on the go, this is really a perfect headset. But linking to a console is quite cumbersome and really a disadvantage. Especially if your PlayStation or Xbox is far from your couch.

Beautiful sound on every level
Once I had connected the headset I could start gaming. The sound that comes from the speakers of the Nova 3 is quite nice. The headset has Virtual Surround Sound and you notice that right away in games like The Last of Us Part 1. I heard exactly when an enemy was walking above me and I could also place other enemies well in the world. The sound from the microphone is also great, I can be heard very well with this headset. It sounded like a podcast and like I was sitting right next to someone.

  • Mark. gaming specialist.
  • 13 September 2022
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

Great, simple headset

  • Extremely comfortable
  • No fuss; the design is simple, light and easy to transport
  • There is room for mounting Modmic, if desired
  • Surround control via PC, so you don't have surround on consoles

Just to get straight to the point:

NondeJU!

My previous headset was the Thrustmaster Y-300X stereo. Since my k/d ratio in PUBG is mildly embarrassing because of the stereo sound, it was time for a surround headset.

For an entire Sunday, from noon to evening, I read reviews from the friends of Coolblue, Tweakers and Tom's Hardware to weigh up objective opinions of many headsets.
My final choice fell on SteelSeries' Arctis 5 because of the USB connection (the A3 has a jack plug and the A7 is wireless, although the hardware is exactly the same from this Arctic series).

I have to say, the Arctis 5 is damn nice over your head. The soft ski strap (or elastic, whatever) is there for a reason; this is the innovative part that ensures the advertised wearing comfort. The earcups press fairly gently on your ears, and they don't completely cut off your hearing from the outside world (which is just as cozy for your partner sitting next to you). It should be mentioned that the Arctis can also serve as the most comfortable ear muffs for the winter, because man, man, man. Soaking wet ears after a few hours of intense gaming are guaranteed.

The volume can be quite loud but not painfully loud. That in itself is nice because when putting the headset on and taking it off, my index finger rests too often on the volume dial. There is no dB boost setting in SteelSeries Engine 3, so if for one reason or another you want to squeeze more volume out of those delicate speakers, you will have to consult 3rd party software.

The surround is controlled via the SteelSteries Engine 3 program on the PC. That's also why you have stereo, not surround, when used with consoles. The equalizer is suitable for everyone.
There are a number of presets (flat, performance, immersion, entertainment, music, voice) where there is a clear difference in sound.
The equalizer is fairly versatile and mixes the presets very precisely. There are a number of topics on Reddit with EQ settings that many users are happy with.

Lovers of deep, heavy bass tones should avoid this Arctis. After playing Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2 and PUBG it has become clear to me that the emphasis of this headset is on the "lifelike" (virtual) surround rather than bombastic, heavy undertones.

The DTS X, as far as I'm concerned, adds no value. In my experience, the surround sound is quite mixed up so that the whole sounds very muddy.
Although it seems that SS advertises this DTS as evolutionary and innovative, it should certainly not be a decisive reason to purchase an Arctis!

A point of *personal* criticism is when the microphone is rolled up in the ear cup, and the mic is muted, the LED on the microphone reflects in my glasses. You could say I shouldn't pay attention to it, but hey, once you notice...

As a plus, I have indicated that the Modmic can be mounted on this headset. I don't know if a Modmic will be needed, as I haven't used Arctis' mic so far, so I don't know what its quality is.

Overall, I give it a 9/10. If it dies prematurely, I would buy it again.

  • Ronald hendrikse
  • 26 August 2017
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

All in all it is a nice headset, I recommend this to everyon

  • Fit is very good
  • Internal strap is removable
  • low weight
  • Microphone feels a bit fragile

I have had this headset for some time now, what strikes me is that the headset is very light, which makes it very comfortable to wear. The headset does not press too strongly on the ears but does provide a good seal and sound isolation. The band that rests on your head is removable so that you could possibly wash it out, which is nice when you wear a lot of gel in your hair like me.
The RGB lighting is a funny addition, but it doesn't add much value to me, because the headset is on my head so I don't see the lights at all.
The retractable microphone does its job well, but only feels a bit fragile, so I leave it in one position as much as possible.
The last negative point The virtual surround sound is less pleasant for me, I always have this function turned off.

  • Tim frijns
  • 29 September 2017
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Coverage

  • Fall and impact damage
  • Water damage

What isn't covered?

  • Damage caused by gross negligence isn't covered
  • Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as dents) isn't covered

ERGO Mobile devices insurance excluding theft

  • Can be canceled monthly (21,48 per year) 1,79 per month
  • 2-year advance payment (13,99 per year) 27,99 one-time payment

Deductible

In case of damage, a deductible of 10% applies

Specifications

Product

Product number
911023
Manufacturer code
61631
Brand
SteelSeries
Warranty
2 years
Processing of your defect
Via Coolblue

Platform compatibility

Computer platform
Nintendo Switch, PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X

Audio properties

Sound reproduction
Stereo
Audio channels
7.1
Speaker drivers
40 mm
Volume control speaker(s)
Yes
Volume controls location
Ear cup

Microphone properties

Microphone noise suppression
Yes
Microphone mute function
Yes
How to mute
Via the button on the ear cup
Microphone volume control
Yes
Type of microphone
Bendable

Connectivity

Connection type
Wired
USB port
Yes
Type of USB port
USB-C
Headphone jack
Yes
Braided cable
No
Cable length
1,2 m

Lighting

Lighting peripherals
Yes
Number of colors lighting
16.8 million
Zone lighting
Left ear cup, Right ear cup
Zones separately lit
Yes
Lighting connectable with peripherals
Yes

Included accessories

Adjustable sound settings
No
Equalizer
No

Physical properties

Build quality
Basic
Material
Plastic
Ear cups design
Closed design
Ear cushion material
Fabric
Filling ear cushions
Memory foam
Foldable
No
Color
Black
Weight
309 g

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