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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite

Gaming headset • 40 mm • 30 sa • Yes

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Gaming headsetHeadphone type
40 mmDriver size
30 saBattery Life (hours)
YesActive noise cancelling
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Should I buy it?

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Long, uninterrupted play sessions
  • Moving between a console and a PC
  • Playing in a noisy room
Watch out for:
  • At 380 g it is at the heavy end of the gaming headsets on this list
  • 30 hours per battery; going without a break means swapping one
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • At 380 g it is at the heavy end of the gaming headsets on this list
  • 30 hours per battery; going without a break means swapping one
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
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Audio

What is there on the audio side?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

AUDIO

On a headphone, the driver and the circuit driving it are what you are buying.

40 mm

40 mm — Driver size · Carbon fibre driver — Driver type · 10-40000 Hz — Frequency response · 38 Ohm — Impedance · 101 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mW — Sensitivity

40 mmCarbon fibre driver10-40000 Hz38 Ohm101 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mW
40 mmDriver size
Carbon fibre driverDriver type
10-40000 HzFrequency response
38 OhmImpedance
101 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mWSensitivity
Noise

How much noise does it cut?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

NOISE

Noise cancelling and ambient sound are two directions of the same switch.

Yes

Yes — Active noise cancelling · Yes — Ambient sound mode · 360 Spatial Sound — Spatial Audio

YesYes360 Spatial Sound
YesActive noise cancelling
YesAmbient sound mode
360 Spatial SoundSpatial Audio
Connectivity

How does it connect?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

CONNECTIVITY

On a wireless headphone, the codec says more than the range does.

5.3

5.3 — Bluetooth · 2.4 GHz — 2.4 GHz wireless

5.32.4 GHz
5.3Bluetooth
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz wireless
Battery

How long does it last?

This catalogue also records which mode the maker measured in.

BATTERY

A battery figure is half a number until it says whether noise cancelling was on.

30 hours

30 sa — Battery Life (hours) · Per battery — Battery Life Mode · 15 minutes of charge for up to 4 hours of play — Fast Charging Claim

30 saPer battery15 minutes of charge for up to 4 hours of play
30 saBattery Life (hours)
Per batteryBattery Life Mode
15 minutes of charge for up to 4 hours of playFast Charging Claim
Wearing

How is it worn?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

WEARING

On something worn for hours, weight is a question of comfort.

380 g

380 g — Weight

380 g
380 gWeight
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Long, uninterrupted play sessions

Great fit
Moving between a console and a PC

Great fit
Playing in a noisy room

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
40 mm carbon fibre driver with a 10-40000 Hz frequency response
Noise cancelling and a transparency mode together
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.3 on the same headset
15 minutes of charge for up to 4 hours of play
360 spatial audio support
Things to consider
At 380 g it is at the heavy end of the gaming headsets on this list
30 hours per battery; going without a break means swapping one
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

Design🌍 Denmark

SteelSeries is a Danish company. Its specification pages state no assembly country, so none is claimed here.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite specifications

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Audio

Official source: steelseries.com
Impedance
38 Ohm
Driver size
40 mm
Driver type
Carbon fibre driver
Sensitivity
101 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mW
Frequency response
10-40000 Hz

Features

Official source: steelseries.com
Ambient sound mode
Yes
Spatial Audio
360 Spatial Sound
Active noise cancelling
Yes

Connectivity

Official source: steelseries.com
Bluetooth
5.3
2.4 GHz wireless
2.4 GHz

Battery

Official source: steelseries.com
Battery Life Mode
Per battery
Fast Charging Claim
15 minutes of charge for up to 4 hours of play
Battery life (hours)
30 hours

Design

Official source: steelseries.com
Weight
380 g

General

Official source: steelseries.com
Series
Arctis
Headphone type
Gaming headset
FAQ

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Should you buy the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
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Shared Hardware

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Headphone typeGaming headset3 more productsDriver size40 mm1 more productActive noise cancellingYes5 more productsBattery life (hours)30 hours2 more productsBluetooth5.31 more product
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