Price: $59.99 - $49.98
(as of Dec 13, 2024 14:20:08 UTC - Details)

Almighty Audio has never been more accessible, as the Arctis Nova 1 combines hardware and software to bring superior sound quality with High Fidelity Drivers, immersive 360° Spatial Audio, and a 10-band Parametric EQ for tons of customization. Bring a noise-cancelling mic to any platform with a comfortable and adjustable, lightweight headset.
Almighty Audio — Custom-designed Nova Acoustic System features best-in class audio for gaming with High Fidelity Drivers. Fully customize your ideal sound experience with a first-in gaming Pro-grade Parametric EQ.
360 degree Spatial Audio — Immersive surround sound transports you to the gaming world, letting you hear every critical step, reload, or vocal cue to give you an advantage. *Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 / Microsoft Spatial Sound
Adjustable for Perfect Fit — The ComfortMAX System includes height-adjusting, rotating earcups with AirWeave memory cushion and a stretchy band. The lightweight form of the headset keeps you comfortable no matter how long you play.
Bidirectional Noise-Cancelling Mic — The ClearCast Gen 2 mic silences background noise by up to 25dB on any platform to give you crystal clear comms. Fully retract the mic into the earcup for a sleeker look.
Multi-Platform Support — Easily connect to any gaming console with a 3.5mm jack, such as PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch. Works great with mobile devices as well.
Easy Settings — On-board controls allow convenient volume adjustment and muting on the headset.
Reviewer: KnightDelta
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Just... Wow. Great value headset
Review: (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.

Reviewer: tyler i.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It a quality product
Review: The SteelSeries Arctis 3 is a popular gaming headset known for its solid performance and affordability. It features a comfortable design with adjustable ear cups and a lightweight build, which is ideal for long gaming sessions. The headset's sound quality is generally well-regarded, offering clear audio and a balanced sound profile, though it might not have the depth of higher-end models. The noise-cancelling microphone is noted for its clarity, though it lacks some advanced features found in more expensive headsets. The Arctis 3 also includes a durable, flexible headband and comes with a straightforward control scheme. While it may not have premium features like wireless connectivity or advanced surround sound, it provides good value for its price.

Reviewer: Legit Purchase
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Honest Review, I'm Picky By The Way!
Review: Update: Still loving this headset, only had it for a little bit, but I'm still blown away. Off my head I can hear them from my living room, but if I put them in my leg I can barely hear a thing. Amazing! Great sound too!I get AMAZING sound using a 3.5mm to USB and connecting that to a USB to USB C. Using the 3.5mm jack doesn't sound as good. It might be the material? These adapters in the photo are fairly cheap and work very well, they feel very well made. Plus they'll provide better flexibility for these amazing headsets

Reviewer: Rynn Phelps
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Updated
Review: Final Update: I kept coming back to these headphones because I had a feeling something wasn't just broken, turns out its not the headphones being bad, its setting issues! I've decided that the Minecraft gaming equalizer setting was best for game music. These headphones are definitely built for 3D environments. Download the GG Steelseries app to get the most out of these headphones, they have a lot of subtle audio customizations if all your fundamental settings match up.First impressions: I switched over to these from my Razer headphones. Needless to say by the title I am not impressed by the sound quality of these headphones. I will be returning them which is a shame. I ordered these hoping to take a gamble because my razers have been glitching lately. I switched back to my old headphones immediately because I just couldnt deal with the bad quality audio its physically painful. I would not consider myself an audiophile but I have very sensitive ears, switching back to the razers there were elements of the music that the steelseries didn't even pick up.Update: I gave them another try, and have compiled a pros and cons listPros: very comfortable and tight enough on the head that they won't slip off if you move.When they decide to work they work greatThe mic is very sensitive, I can be heard even when whisperingCute looking and I personally like the satin feel of the plasticLightweightCons: VERY fickle about if they work or not, which defeats their entire purpose. This includes that they will stop working in the middle of using them.

Reviewer: Cliente de Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Está es mi primera reseña después de dos días de haberlos comprado.Son muy cómodos y ligeros que a veces olvido que los tengo, el audio es totalmente lo que prometen con una gran fidelidad y claridad en cada sonido, equilibrado en los graves,medios y agudos, anteriormente tuve otros de menor precio,aunque no eran malos,los graves estaban exagerados y estos son agradables a los odios sin llegara a lástimar. Al momento de jugar es fácil identificar los enemigos. La cancelación del sonido exterior es buena aunque le falta, el micrófono de maravilla, es discreto y con una gran claridad.Las almahoadillas calientan un poco las orejas después de un rato Pero eso va a pasar con cualquier tipo de over ear .El diseño en general no es el más bonito Pero funcionalmente son excelentes. Espero no me fallen el primer mes de prueba y me duren mucho más.

Reviewer: Jana Bernardo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This headset was reviewed on yt, tiktok, and amazon as completely mid. Nothing bad overall but not the best either. But to me its 5 stars and the best within its price range and features.Audio Quality - no need for a splitter/hub just a 3 ring jack that plugs straight in to my pc, i play valo and i hear perfectly fine, volume wheel on the set is a massive plusMic Quality - wasnt expecting much but my friends actually pointed out how clear and crisp my voice is on discord. They commented on its clarity in diff occasions. Just dl steelseries gg (which i alrdy have) and all u have to do is turn on noise suppression.Comfort/Build - the headband was the real reason i got this, so comfy, the pull out mic goes back easily ive had no issues with it, the mute button is a godsend, the muffs are super soft, and its adjustableGot this for $50 so if u consider all the features for that price it literally is a steal for ppl who dont want to drop $300 for quality headphones.Pros:-great mic-good audio-volume wheel/mute button-soft headband/muffs-retractable/adjustable mic-single cord (also comes with splitter if needed)Cons:-the white colour is not as white, more light grey imo

Reviewer: Rav
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great value for what they cost.Audio is great.They are not leather/pleather or whatever, so they don't cancel noise as well, but that's okay (for me).)I apparently have a large head, I can wear these for 8 hours or so without getting headaches or issues.Microphone is good, no audio quality issues. The mic pushes up into the headphones when not in use, I fully expect this to fail at some point because it's mechanical (see extended warranty comment below)They don't look bad - I wear them in business meetings and they are sleek and good looking. They're not giant boxes hanging off your head that make you look stupid.I would highly recommend buying the additional warranty for 4 year warranty for the 12$ or whatever it is. Where the cord connects to the ear cuff will wear out over time and you'll start getting issues with sound cutting out in one cuff or another. This has been a pretty consistent experience of mine over the last 4 years, having replaced 3 pairs of these type of headphones.Again, for 75$ or whatever, they are the best.

Reviewer: YNR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: They are great headphones, they are comfortable to wear and have fabulous sound quality

Reviewer: Katia Deyne
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: My main criteria when researching a gaming headset was comfort. These fit the bill! I didn't want to deal with wireless (another set of batteries to worry about) and didn't care about fancy illumination so I went with the Arctis 3. I also love the simple, modern look of them.I use them with my Xbox Series S. I originally got a Turtle Beach set because they were cheap and well-rated but I couldn't wear them longer than 30 minutes. They were so painful to wear and caused my head and neck to experience pressure-related pain and throbbing. Granted, I have a pretty big head so maybe the TB ones are better suited for small heads.I gave the Arctis 3 a try solely because of the "ski goggle" head band feature and I'm SO GLAD I did. I've worn them for multiple hours at a time and they're super comfy. They are a pretty loose fit and the ear cups are nice and cushy. The ski goggle band is the best thing ever. I love wearing these. I could wear them all day.I'm not an audio snob by any means so I can't compare the sound and mic quality to anything but they fit my needs perfectly. I play a lot of Gears of War and can always hear every sound. Mic quality is also great and the retractable mic function is pretty handy for if you just want to listen to music and have the mic out of the way.Overall, this was an awesome purchase and I love them so much. Hope this helps you make your decision.