SteelSeries New Arctis Nova 3 Multi-Platform Gaming Headset
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About SteelSeries New Arctis Nova 3 Multi-Platform Gaming Headset
Overall Feedback:
77% positive
69% appreciated the long battery life, but 31% thought it was too short
To get the best audio, I cannot wear most gaming glasses or a ballcap.
The audiovisual quality is amazing with the arctis nova 3 and it is light on the head. However, I do not recommend them unless you can deal with crackling/popping and skipping low audio.
72% liked the solid build quality, but 28% thought it felt flimsy
The build quality of the headset is solid and impressive for its price point, comparable to more expensive options.
The build quality of these headphones looks nice, but they feel like a $60 headset due to excessive plastic components compared to others in the same price range.
77% praised for its comfortable grip, but 23% found it awkward to hold
The headset is comfortable and well constructed, even for someone with a larger head like me.
The newer versions of the headsets put pressure in the wrong spots on my head because they are too small for my big head.
If you wear anything that might lift the top of the ear cup from your head, it will compromise the low end of your audio.
On the loosest notch, the overhead strap causes headaches.
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76% appreciated the quiet operation, but 24% found it noisy
I experience serious static while listening to music or during quiet parts in movies.
Whenever audio was playing, there was constant crackling and popping.
Every time my PC goes to sleep, the headphones produce a loud screeching sound.
The sidetone function is entirely broken and blasts every possible air wave or pin drop at deafening volume with zero background noise cancelling or mitigation.
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68% appreciated the accurate sensor tracking, though 32% experienced lag
After buying 4 other $100-$280 headsets from big 'gaming' brands, I can confidently say that this headset is the best.
I can easily move the sensor by bumping it with my elbow or brushing it with my arm, which is not what I expect from a gaming accessory.
83% liked the lightweight and portable design
I find the weight and suspension band of the headphones perfect for me as I am prone to headaches and use them for long wear.
