SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 at $169.99

A headset for game audio and phone audio at once

Amazon price

$169.99

Customer rating

4

Customer reviews

370

Typical price over 90 days

$180.25

Difference

$10.26 (6 percent)

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 targets a specific routine: you're in a match on PC or console, and you also want your phone's audio running through the same pair of cups. It runs a 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth simultaneously, so you can hear teammates and a call or music feed together.

At $169.99, it's $10.26 below the typical price over the last 90 days of $180.25. The 4-star rating across 370 reviews suggests a settled product rather than a launch gamble, so we'd consider it a fair ask for a headset doing two wireless jobs.

How you'll connect your PC, console or phone

The dongle carries 2.4GHz audio over USB-C, and SteelSeries includes a USB-A adapter for older ports. That covers PS5, PS4, Switch 1 and Switch 2, PC and mobile, but the exact port on your device is the thing to check before buying.

Sonar AI mic enhancement is a PC feature, so the noise rejection the ClearCast Gen 2 mic advertises works differently outside that setup. SteelSeries rates battery life at 50H+, with USB-C fast charging when you're low. The real-time audio presets and app controls run through SteelSeries software, so confirm your platform is supported before you plan around them.

Where this fits and when to pass

Neodymium drivers and 360-degree spatial audio aim at positional awareness in shooters, which is the reason to step up from a plain stereo headset. The steel frame, elastic headband and memory foam cushions suit long sessions more than short ones. If your gear only does wired audio, or you want a headset without companion software, a simpler option may serve you better.

Color is white, and this model is 61731. We'd recommend checking that your console or handheld accepts the dongle through its own USB-C or A port, and deciding whether a closed-back wireless headset is the right fit for a shared room before ordering.

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