Experience premium gaming audio with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite, a flagship wireless gaming headset designed for high-fidelity sound, multi-platform connectivity, advanced noise cancellation and all-day comfort.
The Arctis Nova Elite features Hi-Res Wireless Audio with 96kHz/24-bit audio processing powered by the LC3+ codec, along with custom 40mm carbon fiber speaker drivers designed for accurate sound reproduction with low distortion.
Its GameHub with OmniPlay allows you to connect and mix audio from multiple sources, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Bluetooth and AUX. The system can mix up to four audio sources simultaneously, making it ideal for gaming, communication, music and media.
For immersive gaming, the headset features advanced Active Noise Cancellation capable of reducing up to 89% of background noise, together with Transparency Mode when you need to hear your surroundings.
The Arctis Nova Elite also features AI-powered microphone noise rejection, with the microphone system designed to remove up to 97% of background noise. A retractable boom microphone can automatically switch to the discreet onboard microphone when retracted.
With its dual-battery system, you can charge one battery through the GameHub while using the other, providing continuous use without traditional charging downtime.
Key Features
- Hi-Res Wireless Audio
- 96kHz/24-bit audio processing
- LC3+ wireless codec
- Custom 40mm Carbon Fiber speaker drivers
- Frequency response up to 40kHz
- Brass Surround Ring for driver stability
- GameHub with OmniPlay
- Mix up to 4 audio sources simultaneously
- PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile and Mac compatibility
- Advanced Active Noise Cancellation
- Up to 89% background-noise reduction
- Transparency Mode
- AI-powered microphone noise rejection
- Up to 97% background-noise reduction
- Dual microphone modes
- 32kHz microphone sampling
- Retractable gaming boom microphone
- Smart microphone switching
- Dual-battery Infinite Power System
- 2 batteries included
- SteelSeries GG software
- Sonar audio customization for PC
- Arctis Companion App support
- Premium steel and aluminium construction
- Plush memory foam ear cushions
- Vegan leather ear cushions
- Suspended inner headband
- On-headset controls for volume, ChatMix, source mix, mic mute, media, ANC and transparency
Audio Specifications
Speaker Driver Type: Carbon Fiber
Speaker Driver Size: 40mm
Wireless Audio: 2.4GHz
Wireless Codec: LC3+
Hi-Res Audio: Certified
Maximum Audio Processing: 96kHz / 24-bit
Driver Frequency Response: 10Hz–40kHz
Spatial Audio: Supported
EQ: Customizable
PC Audio Software: SteelSeries GG / Sonar
Mobile App: SteelSeries Arctis Companion App
Microphone Specifications
Microphone Type: Retractable boom microphone
Secondary Microphone: Integrated beamforming microphone
Microphone Sampling Rate: Up to 32kHz
Microphone Noise Rejection: AI-powered
Noise Rejection: Up to 97% background-noise reduction
Microphone Switching: Automatic Smart-Switching
Wireless & Connectivity
Wireless Technology: 2.4GHz
Bluetooth: Yes
GameHub: Yes
OmniPlay: Yes
USB-C: Yes
3.5mm Audio: Yes
Multi-Source Mixing: Up to 4 sources
Supported Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch in TV mode
- Mobile devices with USB-C
- Mac
Active Noise Cancellation
ANC: Yes
Transparency Mode: Yes
Maximum Tested Background Noise Reduction: Up to 89%
The ANC performance figure is based on SteelSeries independent laboratory testing against key competitors in August 2025.
Battery System
Battery System: Dual battery
Batteries Included: 2
Charging Method: GameHub
Infinite Power System: Yes
The dual-battery design allows one battery to be charged through the GameHub while the other is being used.
Comfort & Design
Headband: Suspended inner headband
Ear Cushions: Plush memory foam
Ear Cushion Material: Vegan leather
Frame Materials: Cold-rolled steel and die-cast aluminium
Design: Over-ear wireless gaming headset
GameHub Features
The included Wireless GameHub provides direct control over:
- Volume
- Audio mix
- EQ
- Connected sources
- Wireless audio
- Headset settings
OmniPlay allows multiple connected devices and audio sources to be mixed simultaneously.
Software
For PC:
SteelSeries GG
SteelSeries Sonar
For Console and Mobile:
SteelSeries Arctis Companion App
SteelSeries software provides EQ customization, game-specific audio presets, audio mixing and additional headset controls.
What's Included
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Headset
- Wireless GameHub
- Second Battery
- 3 x USB-C to USB-A Cables, 1.5m
- 3.5mm Audio Cable, 1.2m
- Microphone Pop Filter
- Headset Carry Bag
- Product Information Guide
Ideal For
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- High-end PC gaming
- PlayStation gaming
- Xbox gaming
- Nintendo Switch gaming
- Competitive gaming
- Multiplayer gaming
- Gaming and music
- Streaming
- Discord and voice chat
- Multi-device audio setups
- Users looking for premium wireless gaming audio
