Compatibility
PC
- Compatibility Icon: PC
- ChatMix (via Sonar Software): Windows 10 and above
PlayStation
- Compatibility Icon: PS4 | PS5
- Note: PlayStation ChatMix control from system not headset.
Xbox
- Compatibility Icon: Xbox Series X|S
- ChatMix
Mac
- Compatibility Icon: Mac
- Note: ChatMix not supported
Nintendo Switch
- Compatibility Icon: Switch | Switch 2
- Connection: USB-C Wireless or BT
Mobile
- iPhone (USB-C): USB-C Wireless or BT
- Android: USB-C Wireless or BT
Tablet
- Tablet (USB-C): USB-C Wireless or BT
Handheld Devices
- Handheld: USB-C Wireless or BT
Meta Quest
- Compatibility Icon: Meta Quest 2 | 3
- Note: Audio Only, USB-C Wireless or BT
Software
Arctis Companion App
- iPhone: (iOS 15.6) & Android (Android 9)
GG + Engine
- Compatibility: Windows 8.1 and above, Mac OS 10.13 and above
GG + Sonar Audio Software Suite
- Compatibility: Windows 10 and above (required for ChatMix on PC)
Speaker Drivers
Driver Material: Carbon Fiber
Driver Size: 40 mm
Design: 2-Piece Design (Brass Surround + Carbon Fiber Drivers)
Headphone Frequency Response: 10-40,000 Hz
Headphone Sensitivity: 101 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mW
Headphone Impedance: 38 Ohms
Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion: < 1%
360° Spatial Audio: Supported: Tempest 3D, Windows Sonic Spatial, SteelSeries Sonar Surround for Windows, DTS Headphone, Dolby Atmos (sold separately)
Microphones
- Microphone Type: ClearCast Gen 2.X - Retractable Boom Mic and Smart-Switching On-Ear Beamforming Microphone
- Microphone Polar Pattern: ClearCast Boom - Bidirectional On-Ear Mic - Omnidirectional
- Microphone Frequency Response (Wireless): 100-14,000 Hz
- Microphone Sensitivity (Wireless): -14 dBV/Pa
- Microphone Bandwidth: 32KHz/16Bit
- Active Noise Cancellation: 4-Mic Hybrid active noise cancellation, Transparency Mode
- Mic Noise Rejection: Built-in AI Noise Rejection (all systems), Sonar Software for PC
Battery Life
- Battery Life: Infinite Power System - 2x hot-swappable batteries with 60 Hours (30 hours per battery)
- USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for up to 4 hours play
- Battery Type: Lithium-ion
Wireless
- Hi-Res Wireless Certified: Yes
- Gaming Wireless: 2.4GHz
- Bluetooth Support: V5.3 + LE Audio (SBC with MultiPoint support for up to 10 saved devices, LC3, LC3+ for LE Audio)
- Simultaneous Audio - OmniPlay: Yes - up to 4 sources: USB1 + USB2 (or USB3) + Bluetooth + Line in
On-Ear Controls
- Controls: Volume/ChatMix Dial, Source Mix Power/Pairing/Quick-Switch Button, Mute Button, Bluetooth Media Control, Multifunction Wheel for full control over GameHub remotely
Box Contents
- Included Items:
- Arctis Nova Elite Headset
- Arctis Nova Elite GameHub
- USB-C to USB-A Cable ×3 (1.5 m)
- Microphone Pop Filter
Weight
- Headphones: 380g
- GameHub: 169g
- Carrying Case: 143g
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STEELSERIES Arctis Nova Elite Wireless Headset
Tested and certified by the Japan Audio Society to meet the highest standards for wireless audio.
LC3+ Codec for low latency, high fidelity wireless audio.
Hear and locate every sound: footsteps, reloads, and ambient cues.
Connect to PC, PlayStation, Switch, Xbox, or mobile, and easily switch between. Better yet, stream multiple audio sources at once.
Mix audio from up to 4 audio sources at once, with zero audio degradation. No other system can do this.
Choose from 200+ pro EQ presets or create your own by amplifying or reducing specific in-game sounds. Controllable via Mobile and PC.
Sonar For PC – advanced customization for every frequency with the Parametric EQ, with the ability to save your own presets.
Sonar For PC – game, chat, music, memes... control the volume for each sound, even down to individual applications.
Reduce up to 89% background noise, that’s up to 42% more than other gaming headsets. Includes Transparency Mode.
*Independently lab-tested against key competitors. (Aug 2025)
Removes up to 97% of background noise*. So powerful, even a helicopter can't beat it.
*Independently lab-tested (Aug 2025)
Retract the main mic and automatically switch to the discreet onboard mic. Perfect when on-the-go.
Charge one via the GameHub while using the other.
Volume, ChatMix, Source Mix, Mic Mute, Media Playback, Active Noise Cancellation, and Transparency Mode.


