The king of the wireless headset market has just received its crown update for all platforms with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 Headset.
SteelSeries has today introduced the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series, the next evolution of its award-winning and much-loved headsets for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
These new models are available starting today and bring more control, significantly more power, and a host of quality-of-life improvements to what was already a near-perfect all-rounder.
This second-generation release is a direct response to player feedback, doubling down on the features that made the original series a fan-favourite while adding some of the most requested upgrades across the board.
Upgrading a Near Master of All
We have a long and celebrated history with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova range. The original Arctis Nova 7 series, particularly the Xbox-focused 7X model, was a true standout. In our review from back in 2024, we called the 7X a “stunner” and a “near master of all,” praising its ability to “deliver great audio, without hassle, in a flash.”
We even went as far as to say, “The best SteelSeries headset on the Xbox market? Yeah, we think so.“
The new Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series takes that incredible foundation and makes it even better, with a clear focus on giving all players, regardless of their platform, more power and more control over their audio experience.
What’s New in the Gen 2 Upgrade?
This new series is packed with significant and meaningful improvements that will be immediately noticeable to any gamer.
For the first time on console, you can now have real-time, on-the-fly control over your audio presets. The innovative Arctis App allows you to access over 200 expertly crafted audio preset profiles for the biggest games in the world.
This means you can instantly switch to the perfect EQ for your game without ever leaving the couch.
Further to that and one of the biggest new features is a massive 40% boost to the battery life. The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 series now boasts a whopping 54 hours of battery life, ensuring you can game for days on a single charge.
When you do need to top up, optimised fast charging will give you 6 hours of play from just 15 minutes of charge.
The series’ signature simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth dual audio mixing returns, providing incredible versatility. You can be chatting with your friends on Discord on your phone via Bluetooth while still hearing your game audio from your Xbox or PlayStation via the 2.4GHz connection, all at the same time.
A Headset for Every Platform
The new Arctis Nova Gen 2 series is available in three distinct models, ensuring a perfect fit for every gamer. All models are available in black, white, and a striking new magenta colourway for £179.99.
- Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2: The dedicated Xbox model, also compatible with PlayStation, PC, and Switch.
- Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2: The dedicated PlayStation model, also compatible with PC and Switch.
- Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2: The dedicated PC model.
The core experience of all three models is evolved, built on the award-winning design of the Arctis franchise. You can still expect the incredible spatial audio delivered by the Neodymium Magnetic Speaker Drivers and crystal-clear communications thanks to the ClearCast Gen 2 microphone.
The throne for the best all-around wireless headset has been reclaimed, and the new king is not taking any prisoners across any platform. By taking an already brilliant series and adding a host of significant, community-requested upgrades, SteelSeries has once again proven why they are the masters of the game.
The best just got a whole lot better. Probably. We’ll look to get hands-on for some thoughts.
