Of course, you can also connect it to any analog device thanks to the 3.5mm connection. The USB-C dongle lets you use the headset with a PC, PlayStation, or Switch, while you can use the Bluetooth capability for Mac, tablets and phones. Considering the price, a softer fabric would have given it higher value.Ĭonsidering all the connectivity on the Nova 7 Wireless, it’s no surprise that you can hook it up to just about any system. Having also tested the Nova Pro Wireless, though, we much prefer the soft leatherette covering its ear pads to the coarser cloth here. The ski goggle headband keeps the steel band from putting pressure on your head, while the airweave memory foam ear pads are plush and keep you from feeling any fatigue even after wearing it for long periods. It’s still surprisingly comfortable to wear despite that one issue. After all, you can loosen a headset’s clamping force but you can’t tighten it.
While it doesn't fly off, we would have preferred a little tighter fit. If you move your head quickly, it slides around a bit. There isn’t enough clamping force to keep it in place during intense moments. When wearing the Arctis Nova 7, however, it has one glaring issue. You can even swivel the ear cups flat if you want to throw the headset in a backpack. The retractable mic is also on the left ear cup and sits flush when stowed away.Įrgonomically, there’s enough swivel and height adjustability to accommodate just about any head shape. The right side houses the power and Bluetooth buttons, as well as the chat mix and USB-C port, while the left side has the mic mute, volume dial and 3.5mm audio jack. This allows you to personalize the Nova 7 Wireless far beyond what you can do with most headsets, though you’ll have to purchase them separately.Īll the controls you could want are at your fingertips. They only need to be clipped into place on the inside, abandoning that iconic velcro-ed, wrap-around design.īoth the ear cups and ski goggle headbands are completely replaceable with several different colorways available from SteelSeries. The steel headband is slimmer, as are the ski goggle headband inserts.
These small, circular plates act as an accent instead of covering the entire outside surface as the ones on the Arctis 7 do. Unlike the Arctis 7, the ear cups are thinner except for the raised circular portions that house the replaceable ear cup plates. That’s where most of the similarities end. It also uses similar materials, namely durable-feeling plastic for the earcups and metal for the headband (PVD-coated steel in the case of the Nova 7). The ear cups are oval where they meet the ear pads, and the headset still comes with replaceable ski goggle headbands and ear cup plates. Though the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is more than just a light refresh, you can still see the general outline of previous SteelSeries headsets in its design. (Image credit: Future / Michelle Rae Uy) SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless: Design
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