SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 Review

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 Wireless expands on their multi-platform headset and polishes it to near perfection. While the core design remains the same, the most significant upgrades—namely the massive battery life boost and the addition of the mobile companion app—make this mid-to-high-tier offering a serious contender for the best all-around wireless gaming headset and being able to switch quickly if you have more than one device or console.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 Wireless headset might be new but the brand is seen as a staple in the gaming arena on conosle or mobile phone in which both was tested over the last while and it is a great headset for both gaming and listening to music or streaming videos etc.

You can optimize game audio for every system with the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 for PC, PlayStation, or Xbox  Windows and mobile, the addition of real-time audio control via the Arctis App with presets for the Top-3 games on the planet (Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite), plus a boosted battery with +40% more juice, makes this master of dual-audio multitasking a “must-have.”

Whether it’s gaming on the go, listening to Spotify or watching Netflix while commuting on the train or bus, taking a Zoom call and needing to tune out the noise in a shared apartment, workspace, or coffee shop, at the home office with furry kids running around, in the gym or on a walk, playing some Call of Duty or Animal Crossing at home, and so much more….

The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series ushers in the next generation of audio power for those living a gaming lifestyle. I am one that uses headphones for everything and even for music and podcasts which I listen to most these headphones are quite remarkable with the audio quality I have to say with great bass and of course the flexibility of the EQ on board and I would not swap them over from gaming to another headset if using they are that good with the audio which is a win.

Featuring 200+ expertly crafted audio preset profiles for immersive gaming, music and entertainment via the Arctis App, an improved 54-hour battery life with optimized fast charging, Neodymium Magnetic Speaker Drivers for outstanding spatial audio, and simultaneous mixable 2.4GHz & Bluetooth audio, the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 stands out as the ultimate choice for multi-platform gaming and multitasking thanks to seamless compatibility, a premium build, and powerful controls.

The only annoyance I had was updating these when I took them out of the box requiring two cables and the dongle which should be a thing of the past and should be done via the app like most headphones and earbuds but other than that these are a must have for the true gamers out there and even for those who like great audio listening to music or streaming movies.

 

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Features

  • Presets for Call of Duty, Fortnite, and more to hear footsteps better in game, controlled via the mobile app
  • Mix game & mobile audio for simultaneous listening using 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
  • 50+ hour battery with optimized fast charging
  • Neodymium Magnetic Drivers are custom-designed to produce crystal clear highs, pinpoint mids, and deep bass
  • USB-C plug & play for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch, Mac, VR, handhelds, mobile, and more
  • Premium steel construction with elastic support band for comfort and durability

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SteelSeries unleashes the power of ARCTIS NOVA 7 GEN 2 SERIES

From the makers of Arctis, the most awarded audio line in gaming,  SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, today introduces the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 series headsets.

The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series give gamers power: the power of “real-time audio control” through the innovative Arctis App featuring precision audio presets for music, entertainment, and 200+ games; power in the form of  40% more battery than the previous generation Arctis Nova 7 series; the power of simultaneous audio through 2.4GHz and Bluetooth; power through wireless freedom; and power through versatility.

The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series builds on the award-winning design and heritage of the SteelSeries Arctis franchise and evolves the breakthrough technology that changed the game in sound and audio for next-gen consoles and PC gaming. Now players can optimize game audio for every system with the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch/Switch 2 with the addition of real-time audio control via the Arctis App with presets for the Top-3 games on the planet (Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite), plus a boosted battery with +40% more juice, makes this master of dual-audio multitasking a “must-have.”

Whether it’s chatting on Discord and playing a game on PS5 or Xbox – at the same time, playing Mario Kart World and taking a phone call – at the same time, watching a TikTok video or Instagram Reel while waiting in a lobby for the next game to start – at the same time, or even chatting on Zoom call and watching the World Cup – at the same time, the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2’s simultaneous 2.4Hz & Bluetooth dual audio mixing provides the versatility needed for those living a gaming lifestyle.

Featuring 200+ expertly crafted audio preset profiles for immersive gaming, music and entertainment via the Arctis App, an improved 54-hour battery life with optimized fast charging for 6 hours in just 15-minutes, Neodymium Magnetic Speaker Drivers for outstanding spatial audio, and clear communications through a ClearCast Gen 2 microphone, the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 stands out as the perfect choice for multi-platform gaming and multitasking thanks to seamless compatibility, a premium build, and powerful controls.

Available at SteelSeries.com and retailers around the world, the Arctis Nova Gen 2 series headsets are available in three colorways (black, white, and magenta) for the following MSRPs:

 

  • Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2 (PlayStation) – US $199.99 | UK £179.99 | EMEA €199.99 | APAC $199.99
  • Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 (Xbox) – US $199.99 | UK £179.99 | EMEA €199.99 | APAC $199.99

Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 (PC) – US $199.99 | UK £179.99 | EMEA €199.99 | APAC $199.99