Best SteelSeries products in the Gaming headset category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best SteelSeries products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro gaming headset comes with speaker drivers made of high-density neodymium magnets, giving you a sound experience that is second to none. They can reproduce Hi-Res sound up to 40,000 Hz, letting you hear every note, no matter how high. With 360° Spatial Audio Surround Sound, you'll have no trouble locating your opponents. With the built-in retractable microphone, your teammates can easily understand you. With its studio-quality sound clarity and noise cancellation, you'll also be ready for streaming.
2. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro X Wireless
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro gaming headset comes with speaker drivers made of high-density neodymium magnets, giving you a sound experience that is second to none. They can reproduce Hi-Res sound up to 40,000 Hz, letting you hear every note, no matter how high. With 360° Spatial Audio Surround Sound, you'll have no trouble locating your opponents.
With the built-in retractable microphone, your teammates can easily understand you. With its studio-quality sound clarity and noise cancellation, you'll also be ready for streaming.
3. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro WL White
Faker (T1), Rain (FaZe) and James Baldwin (Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS) wear the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless as they go for the biggest wins of their lives. Join them to win like an e-sports pro. ANC automatically recognises and cancels out any distracting noises around you, so you can concentrate fully on your game. The 4-microphone hybrid system actively listens to what you hear and instantly tunes your audio for crisp, clear sound. You can also open up your environment with the optional hear-through mode. Hear bad guys better by amplifying critical sounds like footsteps and reloads just in time to defeat them. You could spend 30 minutes fine-tuning the sound settings. Or you can let the audio engineers, game developers and pro gamers at SteelSeries do it for you. With over 100 presets including Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft and many more. Low battery status? With two hot-swappable batteries, that's not a big problem for the Infinity Power System.
Charge the battery and keep going - up to 22 hours per battery, which recharges in just a few hours. With USB-C fast charging, you have 3 hours of use after just 15 minutes. Use your mobile device while you play games. Relax on Discord, take calls or vibrate to your playlists while you win. Mix both audio streams to stay connected. Master your sound with SteelSeries free, must-have software to pinpoint your enemy's location long before you see them. Amplify footsteps, reloads or whatever helps you win. Hyper-customised audio curves give you complete control over every aspect of the sound, so you can emphasise exactly what you want to hear. SteelSeries has tested this with hair dryers and jet aeroplanes. Speak with a clearer voice without noise from incoming and outgoing chats.
4. SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless
Hi-Res capable speaker drivers and a lossless and lag-free wireless solution make the Arctis Pro Wireless the only wireless high fidelity sound system specifically designed for gaming.
Dual wireless system
Better safe than sorry. Arctis Pro Wireless comes with an extremely reliable, lossless 2.4G wireless sound specifically designed for gaming and Bluetooth connectivity for mobile devices. This gives you maximum flexibility: you can use both connections simultaneously or separately.
Lossless WLAN connection
The Arctis Pro connects to the transmitter via the proven 2.4G connection of SteelSeries. This allows us to achieve lossless wireless sound with extremely low latency and up to 40 feet interference-free range.
Never again tied to the power outlet
With the exclusive dual battery system, you never have to sit next to a power outlet again to charge your headset. One battery charges conveniently in the transmitter station while you power your headset with the other.
Hear it all with our high-res speaker drivers
The Arctis Pro uses top-of-the-line speaker drivers with high-density neodymium magnets that can reproduce Hi-Res sound up to 40,000 Hz - almost twice as much as most conventional headsets (22,000 Hz).
Dual-directional ClearCast microphone
Experts agree: The Arctis ClearCast microphone is the best gaming microphone, with studio-quality sound clarity and noise suppression.
A first in gaming: DTS Headphone:X v2.0
The latest generation of DTS' well-known surround sound, Headphone:X v2.0, puts you right in the middle of the action - it provides accurate acoustic clues to your position without the infamous tunnel effect. With this new technology, you'll be absorbed in the game while the stunning surround sound brings your environment to life.
5. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P gaming headset comes with speaker drivers made from high-density neodymium magnets, giving you a sound experience that's second to none. They can reproduce Hi-Res sound up to 22,000 Hz, letting you hear every note, no matter how high. With 360° Spatial Audio Surround Sound, you'll have no trouble locating your opponents.
6. SteelSeries 61670 / Arctis Nova 5 Black Headset
More than 100 audio presets for games
Benefit from more than 100 audio presets specially developed by e-sports professionals and sound engineers. Hear what others can't with audio profiles tailored to top games that emphasise footsteps and other important sounds for an immersive audio experience.
Arctis Nova 5 Companion App
Our presets, developed in collaboration with game developers and professionals, are available to you at any time via the practical app. Switch between the different presets as needed without leaving your game, whether you're playing on console, smartphone or PC.
7. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Equipped with high-fidelity drivers, the Nova Acoustic System offers superior audio quality with 360° Spatial Audio and the first parametric equaliser in gaming.
38 hours of battery life with USB-C fast charging, 6 hours of use after 15 minutes of charging.
The AI-assisted noise-cancelling microphone uses the ClearCast algorithms in Sonar software to reduce ambient or teammate noise, and can be controlled via the headset's built-in ChatMix control.
8. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless (black)
Unlock over 100 sound presets customised by e-sports professionals and sound engineers. Hear what others can't with precisely tuned audio profiles for top games to emphasise footsteps and other important sounds or increase immersion. Easily take calls while gaming and switch from high-speed 2.4 GHz to Bluetooth 5.3 at the touch of a button. When you're back in action, mobile connections remain on standby to make calls or access apps instantly. The power button lets you get started, mute the volume and keep ChatMix at your fingertips. The Quick Switch button lets you answer calls via Bluetooth or listen to your favourite music wherever you are. Conquer the console wars with a compact USB-C dongle to switch between all your systems, supporting Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch, Meta Quest, handhelds, and phones and tablets that support USB-C. Got gaming planned for the week?
SteelSeries battery is here for you. With a full charge that lasts up to five times longer than other headsets, you can play 8 hours a day for an entire week. Hear it all with an ultra-detailed soundscape of crystal-clear highs, precise mids and deep bass. The specially designed neodymium magnetic drivers ensure the perfect audio experience, no matter what game or track you're playing. Hear everything from every direction for complete immersion and situational awareness with free Sonar Virtual Surround Sound for Windows. Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5, Microsoft Spatial for Xbox and other third-party spatial audio solutions (sold separately). Double the bandwidth, double the clarity with SteelSeries ClearCast microphone with a high-bandwidth chipset that supports 32 kHz/16-bit audio. The microphone fully retracts for stylish comfort anywhere with a lightweight design (265 g/9.5 oz). Ideal for travelling or when enjoying audio alone.
9. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P gaming headset comes with speaker drivers made from high-density neodymium magnets, giving you a sound experience that's second to none. They can reproduce Hi-Res sound up to 22,000 Hz, letting you hear every note, no matter how high. With 360° Spatial Audio Surround Sound, you'll have no trouble locating your opponents.
With the built-in retractable microphone, your teammates can easily hear you. With its studio-quality sound clarity and noise cancellation, you're also ready for streaming. With RGB lighting, your headphones will also look good in the stream. Software allows you to control the sound with a sophisticated equaliser, as well as X-Ray Hearing, which focuses on sounds like footsteps or the clack of a hand grenade. Presets contributed by eSports professionals make it easier for you to make selections in various games.
The built-in volume control lets you control the volume of your applications at all times. If you are in a heated battle and want to hear your opponent's every move, simply turn the volume control to lower the volume. Of course, this also works the other way round. If the battles around you are too loud, you can simply turn them down again by turning the dial in the other direction. Long gaming sessions thanks to wearing and listening comfort. The Arctis Nova 7P's lightweight design makes it the perfect companion for long and demanding gaming marathons. Its temple is made of a stretching comfort band so you can always find the right setting. The maximum battery life is 38 hours - enough time for extended gaming sessions.
The headset is designed according to the ComfortMax system and is adjustable at four points. It thus has a high degree of customisability. The ear pads are made of memory foam and covered with synthetic leather. They ensure that your ears remain comfortable even after several hours of use. The connection to the gaming platform of your choice is made via USB-C connector. Charging is also done via the USB-C port. Thanks to USB-C Fast Charge, 15 minutes of charging time is enough for 6 hours of gaming time.
10. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Dual USB ports support PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch, VR and more. Nova Pro acoustic system with premium Hi-Res capable drivers and sonar software. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with transparency mode. Hear game sound like never before. Transport yourself to another world of immersive gaming. Almighty Audio is here.
Ultimate clarity and sound quality come together in the Nova Pro Acoustic System, raising the bar for what audio means in gaming. Audio engineers have pushed the boundaries of legendary performance with premium high-fidelity drivers, achieving a purity of sound unlike any other gaming headset.
Lose yourself in the soundscape with 360° Spatial Audio and take what's already great to the next level with the SteelSeries Sonar Audio Software Suite. Take complete control of every sound element with magical precision and emphasise every critical move, reload or voice by using the professional parametric EQ, a first in gaming.
Fully immerse yourself with active noise cancellation and remove outside noise with an advanced 4-microphone hybrid system. Transparency mode is just a button press away and listening levels can be adjusted depending on the situation. The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless optimises your entertainment and allows you to quickly switch between two USB wired systems.
Gaming, unleashed. Stay up to date with two hot-swappable batteries and charge the second while using the first. Almighty audio never stops. The bi-directional, broadcast-quality microphone reduces noise by 25 dB on any platform and blends seamlessly into the earcup when fully retracted. The microphone employs Sonar Software's AI algorithms to muffle background noise and eliminate keyboard tapping and key presses.