Deep dive into the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite - the very best gaming headset?
Prawn here with a detailed review of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite. These are audiophile grade gaming headphones with a $600/£600 price tag. That might seem like an extreme price, but with all the features and specs as well as some nice upgrades from the Nova Pro wireless, I think this might be the best gaming headset that money can buy. There are a few things to love about the Nova Elite: Superb passive and active noise cancellation Excellent earcup comfort Superior high-res 24-bit/96KHz sound Slight design enhancements that add to the look and feel Better boom mic plus beamforming mics Works with as many as four different devices at once Bluetooth and wireless simultaneously Much more! Related videos: My new favourite headset is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless • My new favourite headset is the SteelSerie... SteelSeries does it again • SteelSeries does it again SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless vs SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless • SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless vs SteelSeri... How to setup SteelSeries Sonar for Multi-Channel virtual audio! • How to setup SteelSeries Sonar for Multi-C... See SteelSeries in a helicopter - • SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite VS Helicopter Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please note that products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions. Unless otherwise stated, the videos are not sponsored financially. Please note links listed here include affiliate links which may earn me a commission. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite deals: Amazon US - https://amzn.to/4nvjgE3 Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3IMlSOT Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/42VKF9X Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/46yXAB3 Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/4nRBL65 Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/4h3iyLV Features: Hi-Res Audio wirelessly for ultra-fidelity 96kHz/24bit Carbon Fiber Drivers with brass surround Best ANC in gaming, up to 42% more powerful* *Independently lab-tested against key competitors. (Aug 2025) Seamless multi-source mixing with OmniPlay to connect and mix up to 4 sources at once AI-powered noise-rejecting mic and an additional discreet onboard mic Infinite Power System with 2 batteries for no downtime Specs: Microphone Type ClearCast Gen 2.X - Retractable Boom Mic and Smart-Switching On-Ear Beamforming Microphone Microphone Polar Pattern ClearCast Boom - Bidirectional On-Ear Mic - Omnidirectional Microphone Frequency Response (Wireless) 100-14,000 Hz Microphone Sensitivity (Wireless) -14 dBV/Pa Microphone Bandwidth 32KHz/16Bit Active Noise Cancellation 4-Mic Hybrid active noise cancellation Transparency Mode Mic Noise Rejection Built-in AI Noise Rejection (all systems) Sonar Software for PC Hi-Res Wireless Certified Yes Gaming Wireless 2.4GHz Bluetooth Support V5.3 + LE Audio (SBC with MultiPoint support for up to 10 saved devices. LC3, LC3+ for LE Audio) Simultaneous Audio - OmniPlay Yes - up to 4 sources: USB1 + USB2 (or USB3) + Bluetooth + Line in 😍Special Thanks😍 to my YouTube members: SpaceCannons, mike s, Starastin, Spandau Guy, D Shaddix, Scott Chappelle, aDam (aDamatGeek), Leland Crawford, Steve Oswald, Frank “Cano” Costilla, ispawnalot, Cris Mac, BY TOR THE SNOW DOG, Alexander Roe, Quinn Dunn, Rawrr483, Mister_JJ, Alexander Heim, Jay Shank 007, Ritsaert Verstegen, James Kahn, Tomi Kaila, Alex Gifford, Alan Spence, Logan_, N J, GamingAllDay, MeatyKeyboard 83, Ekrem Seçilen, Christian, HI, Joshua Pihlak, oliver castillo, UBrickIFix, Kraken Tortoise, Gaming Nomad, Megan Schafer, Hugh-David, Wayne Chandler, Wire Hedd, Malcolm Archer, Bob C, Jeffrey crutchfield, NOTuNOTme, Tom Corrao, Brian Pickel, DaniAkiZoli, Nexon, Shempasta, Rodney Mcqueen, Fred Wehbe, Sencer Oner, Andy Beach, Paul Sheard, Giuseppe, shaak, Dave Murzi, Flan Roberts, Matt Behymer, PBear, John Turley, Random Chaos, Kapitan, Matthew Howellk, Arik Nachmias, The 1 and Only Twix, Astral Luna, Bosco, Dr John Urquhart and you? Timestamps 00:00 Hello 01:02 Unboxing 02:56 Design improvements 03:49 Infinite battery system 05:37 Removable ear cushions 06:27 Carbon Fibre drivers 07:45 SteelSeries App 08:36 Audio controls from headset 09:00 Mixing audio sources 10:11 24 bit/96KHz audio settings 10:42 SteelSeries GG 12:16 SteelSeries Sonar 13:02 Compared with Nova Pro Wireless 14:44 Battery improvements 15:26 Multi Device audio 17:36 High Res audio 18:26 Passive and active noise cancellation 19:14 Clamping force 21:25 Mic tests
