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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Game audio and phone calls at the same time.
4.4 · 5,680 reviews
$160
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A dual-wireless headset that runs 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth together, so a call or a podcast can sit under game audio, with a 38-hour battery and the Nova Acoustic driver system.
- Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
- 38-hour battery life
- Retractable ClearCast microphone
- On-ear volume and chat mix dials
The verdict
Why it scores 4.4 out of 5
Works for you
- Two audio sources at once without swapping dongles
- Comfortable enough for a full working day
- Battery lasts a week of evenings
Worth knowing
- Stereo only, no surround processing built in
- Ear cups get warm during long sessions
Full specifications
- Drivers
- Nova Acoustic 40 mm
- Wireless
- 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth 5.0
- Battery
- 38 hours
- Microphone
- Retractable ClearCast Gen 2
- Weight
- 312 g
- Charge
- USB-C
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation, Switch, mobile
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