2024 the best gaming headset for pc review


Price: $99.99 - $86.91
(as of Oct 19, 2024 13:28:15 UTC - Details)

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Almighty Audio has never been more accessible, as the Arctis Nova 3 combines hardware and software to bring superior sound quality with High Fidelity Drivers, 360° Spatial Audio, and a 10-band Parametric EQ. AI algorithms guide the noise-cancelling mic to clear out background noise. PrismSync RGB glows up your style in 16.8 M colors, all while using a comfortable and adjustable, lightweight headset with USB-C.
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.Specific uses for product : Gaming
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 Foam cushions and a stretchy band. The lightweight form of the headset keeps you comfortable no matter how long you play.
AI-Powered Noise-Cancelling Mic — The ClearCast Gen 2 mic silences background noise to give you crystal clear comms, backed by Sonar Software's powerful AI algorithms. Fully retract the mic into the earcup for a sleeker look.
Dynamic RGB Lighting — Dazzle with customizable, dynamic 16.8 million color options that react to in-game events and sync with other devices. Show off your signature style on PC and console.
Multi-Platform Support - Easily connect to compatible platforms with a USB-C connection, such as PC, PlayStation, or Switch. Works great with mobile devices as well.
Reviewer: Jessica B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Super customisable and comfortable
Review: I opted to get wired headphones instead of wireless, so while these have no bluetooth capabilities they are still super nice headphones (that come in really nice packaging) and don't need to be charged.They've held up really well for as long as I've had them and are comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time, though I've occasionally experienced discomfort wearing them in combination with glasses or piercings.Friends say the microphone quality is clear and audible, but there has been an issue with the microphone not picking up the first word or so of a sentence. A button on the headphones allows the microphone to be muted which is then indicated by a red light at the end, which is super nice. The microphone being able to be extended and stored back in the headphones is incredibly useful as it makes it discreet and keeps it protected when not being used.The audio is clear and crisp, and having the ability to change the volume from the headphones itself makes them incredibly versatile so they can be used in combination with a number of devices from a console or laptop to a phone, made easier by the two different cables sent.The only downfall of a phone is it doesn't provide the customisability of the audio mixer and colour display. The SteelSeries app has some serious customisability, though, and it is super cool to mess around and make different sets.I got the headphones while they were on sale, and I was initially skeptical, but I'm really glad I got them and they were worth the money. So much so that if I plan on getting a wireless pair in the future, I'll stick with SteelSeries.

Reviewer: S. Huang
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wired, Steelseries Arctis 5 Review
Review: After vacuuming up the cord of my very old Razer Cacharias (?) headset, it finally declared its death when my Discord group mentioned I was cutting in and out, and so it was time to replace my headset. For a very terrible 3 months, I bought a discount headset with plasticized ear cups, and while I could hear and communicate, it was very uncomfortable. I was looking into other Razer alternatives but didn't really feel as if their features were as interesting as the Steelseries, and I also had a few recommendations for Steelseries from others. Attach to it RGB function (my tower is needlessly fluorescent) and I decided to plop down the funds for this wired version. I've never been a fan of wireless, just something about connection and not having to worry if the wireless is up in a clutch moment is just my style.The headset is very stylish. I'm a small person, with an average size head and average but slightly pokey-outey ears. The fabric and the stretch fabric on the headset is very comfortable and breathable. It angles just a touch forward when I wear it, which is not noticeable after a few minutes. The retractable microphone works very well, and my raid leader says I'm very crisp - definitely not the case with my knockoff cheapo headset.Length of the plug leading from the headset to the dial toggle is very generous, as well as from the dial toggle to the computer. Due to USB hogging I have to use the top of my tower USBs, but no problem at all, very forgiving in length. I haven't had it fall out yet but I'm not headbanging while raid healing. The dial toggle is very cool! I can use it to easily mute out game noise if there's an issue, or vice versa if everyone is just talking about nothing and I want to tone them down. At neutral, it's equal for both.RGB functionality is initially a bit complicated looking but is through Steelseries' app that you can download, and you can make separate profiles. I have a violet/blue shifting thing for my Tauren Shadowpriesting and have several other profiles - glowing gold for my paladin, green for druid, etc. And there are sound function toggles.Sound is great, crisp, and no reverb at all. The surround function at least in World of Warcraft is excellent and positionally is usually great, although for some reason sometimes when I'm mounting up on a specific mount the sound will originate more to the left, but, this isn't always, and maybe is a function of my setup.I especially like this for Youtube progressive house mixes, bass turned up! The noise cancellation is not really cancellation, but the muffling is enough that it takes out more ambient noise. I live by a freeway though, so there's nothing killing that noise. Definitely softer.I really like this headset. I would recommend if you're in the market, give this a good try, I hope mine has a lot of life left in it. It's a lightweight headset and the cords are fairly lightweight but give you great range.Also a good wow factor, if anyone is watching you game, and I can make it match my tower RGB, hah hah. The little things, eh?

Reviewer: Chevon-Wayne Campbell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Between the Razer Kraken and Arctis Nova, Arctis is by far the superior option
Review: Whether by accident or design all my peripherals to date have been Razer, this includes the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Headset, it was a good headset with excellent sound and build quality, it lasted me for years despite being dropped, stepped on, twisted and bent, the mic finally gave out after i accidentally dropped it in a bucket of water and even then every other aspect of the headset worked.If this sounds like a ringing endorsement of the Razer, it is, so much so i was intending to just buy the exact same headset to replace it. But instead i took a chance with the Steel Series Arctis Nova 3, it was slightly cheaper than the Kraken at the time and in my honest opinion it is better in every way, the sound clarity for the cost is appreciably better than the Kraken and the Mic comes with noise cancelling that i actually use because it works and isn't a pointless gimmick.But, where it truly shines over the Kraken is the absolutely better software if you've owned a Razer Headset you will agree that it can be a pain sometimes to get the software to function properly, and sometimes it just stops working randomly, not to mention there was an entire period of time where the THX feature of the Kraken {yes the biggest selling point of the headset} literally stopped working for months after a Razer software update, no such issue with Steel Series' Sonar.Another major complaint i had with the Razer is the control box for the THX spatial audio and other controls its an annoying dangling hinderance, it comes with sticky tape but that then limits how far away from your device you can take it, it's by far the worst aspect of the Razer Kraken, all the controls for the Arctis Nova are flush with the headset and easily identifiable and useable without actually needing to see them.Another problem with the Razer Kraken was the design of the ear muffs made my face a sticky sweaty mess, this made it difficult to wear for extended period in a non-air conditioned room, the Arctis Nova 3 is by far more comfortable and the weight of the headset is noticeably lighter than the Kraken.All in all if you're looking for a good sub 100$ dollar headset and you inevitably come up with a head to head between this and the Razer Kraken, this one is better by far.

Reviewer: Hugo Cantu
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Exelente sonido muy buenos graves y bajo, el GG sonar exelente para personalizad tus headsets para cualquier juego cod, pubg, etcet…

Reviewer: Arturo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Primero que nada debo decir que son muy muy cómodos. Para alguien que usa lentes, no ejercen tanta presión los audífonos en los oídos y puedes andar con ellos sin molestias. Aunque la configuración para acomodar en la cabeza es muy limitada, por eso quitaría un punto. La calidad de los materiales son de los mejores que he tenido, las luces son impecables y discretas teniendo un acabado moderno y minimalista. El micrófono es extraíble y enciende la punta cuando esta silenciado, el único pero que tengo es que el cable del micrófono esta muy delgado y puede doblarse muy fácil. En cuanto el sonido y los controles, bastante satisfecho. La calidad del micrófono y su cancelación del sonido es muy bueno, tiene ajustes para eso al igual que la configuración del audio. El audio es bueno, tiene ecualizador y es necesario hacer los ajustes por que la configuración básica no es muy buena o al menos no para mí. Los controles tanto físicos como digitales están excelentes para que lo configures al gusto.Sin duda si los recomiendo para aquellos que no quieren gastar mucho pero si lo suficiente para tener unos audífonos de calidad.

Reviewer: Danilo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Mesmo o produto tendo um valor meio alto, o produto em si é maravilhoso e oferece uma boa experiência para seus consumidores.Agora posso dizer que ele apresenta um ponto negativo, que seria seu cabo, ele enrola fácil e prende em partes que não vai esperar. Um detalhe, mas que irrita um pouco.

Reviewer: Ilham El Kahil
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: good quality

Reviewer: Will
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Really great headset as i find wireless can be a gimmick. Led looks great and smooth, would recommend for a PC user mainly as then you can access the steel series software to customise the lights. These however do not fare well with my xbox as the audio crackles and transfers to only one ear after a while. In the description and on the box it said they were xbox compatible but after seeing the amazon title it may have been my mistake. Great for when on a different platform though!

Customers say

Customers appreciate the value for money and comfort of the headphones. They mention that they're awesome headsets for the price, soft enough to keep on their ears for hours of gaming or listening to music. Some are also happy with the looks. However, some customers disagree on the sound quality, mic quality, build quality, functionality, and volume control.

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