SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset — Hi-Fi Drivers — 360° Spatial Audio — Comfort Design — Durable — Ultra Lightweight — Noise-Cancelling Mic — PC, PS5/PS4, Switch, Xbox – Black

Price: $59.99 - $49.00
(as of Oct 20, 2023 06:22:42 UTC – Details)

From the manufacturer

Almighty Audio

Steep your ears in incredible Almighty Audio to elevate your gaming experience. Arctis Nova 1 offers the Nova Acoustic System with custom-designed High Fidelity Drivers for stellar audio vibes that will leave you coming back for more.

Nova Acoustic System 360° Spatial Audio

Fully engage with your favorite world as immersive surround sound allows you to identify the direction of every critical step, reload, or vocal cue.

*Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 / Microsoft Spatial Sound

Pro-grade Parametric EQ

Feel like an audio wizard with Sonar Software and adjust nearly every aspect of sound by using a professional-grade, 10-band Parametric EQ. With a couple of clicks, highlight the head pops and critical enemy footsteps by using presets made with the best esports players.

ComfortMax System Ultra Lightweight & Slim

Drip check. The Arctis Nova 1’s stylish profile weighs just 236g/0.52lbs, ensuring comfortable wear all day long. Your ears stay cool with AirWeave Memory Foam cushions, keeping you comfy throughout your gaming session.

Height-Adjustable

It’s easy to find the perfect fit with 4-points of adjustability. The height-adjustable earcups work for any head size and the flexible, stretchy band distributes the weight evenly.

Noise-Cancelling Microphone

Your keyboard clacks and munching sounds turn lowkey in favor of your voice with the ClearCast Gen 2 mic. The bidirectional broadcast-quality mic lowers distracting sounds by up to 25dB. Retract your mic completely into the earcup for a sleeker look.

Multi-Platform Support

Your Arctis Nova 1 works with many gaming platforms, as the universal 3.5mm jack supports PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox or Switch. Also vibe on the go with your mobile device.

Onboard Controls

The controls you need are right at your fingertips, as you can easily adjust the volume of the headset and mute yourself when necessary with the touch of a button.

Arctis Comparison Table

System Connection

Wired – 3.5mm

Wired – 3.5mm

Wired USB-C (+3.5mm)

USB-C Dongle

Wired USB-C x 2

2x USB-C – WL Hub

USB Dongle (+3.5mm)

Hi-Fi Speakers

Yes / Custom

Yes / Custom

Yes / Custom

Yes / Custom

Yes – Premium/Custom

Yes – Premium/Custom

Yes / Custom

Simultaneous Audio

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes – Mix 2.4GHz+BT

Yes – Mix 2.4GHz+BT

Yes – Mix 2.4GHz+BT

Yes – Mix 2.4GHz+BT

Battery Life

N/A

N/A

N/A

38 Hours

N/A

Non-Stop (2x22H)

20H

USB-C Fast Charge

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes – 15min/6hrs

N/A

15min/3hrs (Backup)

N/A

Ear Cushions

AirWeave/Memory Foam

AirWeave/Memory Foam

AirWeave/Memory Foam

AirWeave/Memory Foam

VeganLeather/MemFoam

VeganLeather/MemFoam

AirWeave/Memory Foam

Primary Platforms

PC/PS/XB/SW/MAC/MOB

PC/PS/XB/SW/MAC/MOB

PC/PS/SW/MAC/MOB *XB

PC/PS/SW/MAC/MOB

PC/PS/SWITCH/MAC

PS/PC/SW/MAC/MOB

PC/PS/SW/MAC

Weight

236g/.52lbs

236g/.52lbs

253g/.55lbs

324g/.71lbs

294g/.65lbs

336g/.74lbs

367g/.81lbs

Retractable Mic

Noise Cancelling

Noise Cancelling

AI Noise Cancelling

AI Noise Cancelling

AI Noise Cancelling

AI Noise Cancelling

Noise Cancelling

Prism RGB Lighting

N/A

N/A

Dual Zone RGB

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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.