SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 review

A comfortable all-round headset for people who play on more than one platform and want long battery life. It has no active noise cancellation, and Xbox players need the separate Nova 7X version.

A wireless gaming headset that connects through a USB-C 2.4GHz dongle to PC, PS5, Switch 1 and 2 and handhelds while also streaming phone audio over Bluetooth, with a battery rated for 50+ hours.

8.8/10SnipSnapy score Β· Highly recommended

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Who should buy this

Players who switch between PS5, Switch 2 and PC and want one wireless headset for all of them.

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • 50+ hour battery with fast charging (15 minutes for about 6 hours)
  • Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, so phone calls mix with game audio
  • USB-C dongle works across PC, PlayStation, Switch and handhelds
  • Companion app with 200+ game-specific audio presets
  • Reviewers consistently praise comfort

What to Consider

  • No active noise cancellation
  • Does not work with Xbox; that requires the Nova 7X Gen 2
  • Reviewers note it changes little from the first-generation Nova 7

SnipSnapy score

8.8/10
Great
Sound
8.6
Comfort
9
Battery
9.4
Microphone
8.4
Compatibility
8.8
✎ Researched by Gaming TeamUpdated 2026-10-29How we score β†’

Specifications

Battery50+ hours
Fast charge15 minutes for approx. 6 hours
Wireless2.4GHz via USB-C dongle plus simultaneous Bluetooth
MicrophoneClearCast Gen 2 noise-rejecting, retractable
DriversNeodymium magnetic
PlatformsPC, PlayStation, Switch 1 and 2, handhelds, VR, mobile

Key features

  • ✦ Simultaneous wireless audio
  • ✦ Arctis Companion app presets
  • ✦ AirWeave memory foam cushions
  • ✦ On-ear controls
  • ✦ USB-C to USB-A adapter included

Where to buy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nova 7, 7P or 7X?
All three share the same hardware. The standard Nova 7 Gen 2 targets PC, the 7P is styled for PlayStation, and the 7X adds Xbox compatibility while still working with other platforms.
What changed from the first Nova 7?
SteelSeries says battery life improved by about 40%, and the Gen 2 adds the ClearCast Gen 2 mic and USB-C fast charging. The design is largely the same.

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