SteelSeries New Arctis Nova 3 Multi-Platform Gaming Headset - Signature Arctis Sound - ClearCast Gen 2 Mic - PC, PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Mobile,Black

Connects great with computer my daughter loved it. It was one of my best gifts to her.

Whether by accident or design all my peripherals to date have been Razer, this includes the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Headset, it was a good headset with excellent sound and build quality, it lasted me for years despite being dropped, stepped on, twisted and bent, the mic finally gave out after i accidentally dropped it in a bucket of water and even then every other aspect of the headset worked.If this sounds like a ringing endorsement of the Razer, it is, so much so i was intending to just buy the exact same headset to replace it. But instead i took a chance with the Steel Series Arctis Nova 3, it was slightly cheaper than the Kraken at the time and in my honest opinion it is better in every way, the sound clarity for the cost is appreciably better than the Kraken and the Mic comes with noise cancelling that i actually use because it works and isn't a pointless gimmick.But, where it truly shines over the Kraken is the absolutely better software if you've owned a Razer Headset you will agree that it can be a pain sometimes to get the software to function properly, and sometimes it just stops working randomly, not to mention there was an entire period of time where the THX feature of the Kraken {yes the biggest selling point of the headset} literally stopped working for months after a Razer software update, no such issue with Steel Series' Sonar.Another major complaint i had with the Razer is the control box for the THX spatial audio and other controls its an annoying dangling hinderance, it comes with sticky tape but that then limits how far away from your device you can take it, it's by far the worst aspect of the Razer Kraken, all the controls for the Arctis Nova are flush with the headset and easily identifiable and useable without actually needing to see them.Another problem with the Razer Kraken was the design of the ear muffs made my face a sticky sweaty mess, this made it difficult to wear for extended period in a non-air conditioned room, the Arctis Nova 3 is by far more comfortable and the weight of the headset is noticeably lighter than the Kraken.All in all if you're looking for a good sub 100$ dollar headset and you inevitably come up with a head to head between this and the Razer Kraken, this one is better by far.

The Arctis Nova 3 Multi-Platform Gaming Headset, and it’s a pretty solid headset overall. While it’s not wireless, the fit is snug and comfortable, and it stays secure even during long gaming sessions. The ear cups are nice and cushioned, which adds to the overall comfort.In terms of sound, it’s decent. The signature Arctis sound is clear, and while it might not be as booming or immersive as some premium models, it still does the job well for gaming, music, and voice chat. The ClearCast Gen 2 mic is a nice touch—my voice comes through clearly, and there’s very little background noise, which is great for multiplayer games.One downside is the lack of wireless functionality, which I personally miss when I’m gaming. But for those who don’t mind being wired, this headset offers great value for the price. It works well across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and mobile, making it a versatile option for gamers on multiple platforms.Overall, I’m happy with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. It’s comfortable, the sound is good for the price, and it offers reliable performance across various platforms. It’s definitely worth considering if you’re looking for a solid headset without breaking the bank.

These do just fine however I’ve heard poor things about the Sonar software. I don’t use the sonar software and they work exactly how you’d want headphones to work. I have a stand-alone mic so I don’t use the mic but audio works great they sound good and feel good

I've never returned a product to Amazon before today. These headphones come with sidetone enabled, meaning that you are constantly listening to your own microphone input. There is nothing in the box nor control on the headset which allows you to disable sidetone. This would be annoying enough, but the microphone on the set I received was not good quality. It had an extremely noticeable hiss of white noise, which was constantly fed back into the headset, and with no way to disable the sidetone or modulate its volume, the only way to get rid of the hiss is to turn down the volume wheel extremely low, making it hard to hear anything you are listening to.I guessed that the SteelSeries software would have a means to disable sidetone. This functionality is not listed on the SteelSeries website for the Nova 3, but is for other models. Downloading the SteelSeries GG software, it was evident there was no means by which I could download only the hardware utility software, but was forced to download a large suite of extraneous bloatware, which includes a video game overlay which is enabled by default, as well as enabled by default clipping tools which I had no use for and did not want running on my machine. Once I was finally able to disable the sidetone on this headset, I realized shortly afterwards that any small motion of the stiff cable attached to the headset, anything rubbing or bumping it, causes loud, distracting noises in the left ear cuff. Utterly fed up with every aspect of the customer experience, this was the final straw that made me return this piece of garbage.Assorted other notes:The microphone does not include a windscreen. Exhaled air striking the microphone is extremely audible, as well as vocal pops. You will have to buy a separate windscreen to cover the microphone.The headset is uncomfortably small. While I have an admittedly large head, I have not encountered this problem with any other headset I have owned, that at full extension the ear cups could barely cover my ears. The ear cups themselves are small and cramped. Overall this headset is just extremely uncomfortable to wear.Do not purchase this product. Beyond the obvious mechanical issues, the user experience is designed in an actively hostile and predatory manner to force customers to download a suite of extraneous software in order to access basic features. I have owned SteelSeries headsets in the past and liked them, but I will not be purchasing any product from the company in the future.