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General

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Series

VOID ELITE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Product title VOID RGB ELITE Wireless. The launch release names the range VOID ELITE series.

Arctis Nova2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Maker page data names the family Arctis Nova and the master product Arctis Nova 3.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CA-9011201-NA, CA-9011202-NA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026US store SKUs CA-9011201-NA (Carbon) and CA-9011202-NA (White). The Corsair EU store sells the same product as CA-9011201-EU and CA-9011202-EU. They are not stored.

61631, HS-000242Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Structured data gives SKU 61631 for the black wired model. HS-00024 is the regulatory model number from the product guide.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Regulatory page prints Model No. HS-00024.

GTIN / EAN

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8500141197682Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Structured data gives UPC 850014119768 and EAN 5707119043670. The Amazon US listing repeats the UPC. Spec rows match the archived launch page.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09ZWMYHCTRead 11 October 2026Amazon US listing for model 61631 gives UPC 850014119768.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

10 October 20195Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-updates-headset-lineup-with-new-void-elite-and-hs-pro-headsetsRead 20 October 2026Dated October 10th, 2019.

23 August 20224Press releasesteelseries.com/press/121-steelseries-introduces-arctis-nova-7-heir-one-best-selling-gaming-headsetsRead 11 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026US store shows White In Stock at $119.99. Carbon shows Out Of Stock. The price shown is a current price, not the launch price.

Available2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Maker page read 2026-10-21 lists the wired Arctis Nova 3 with a $99.99 MSRP and the colours Black, White, Lavender, Aqua and Fortnite Edition. The US store shows it out of stock with a notify-me form. It is not marked discontinued

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

CORSAIR VOID Wireless v213Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-void-wireless-v2-headsetRead 23 October 2026CGMagazine calls the VOID RGB Elite Wireless the predecessor of the VOID Wireless v2.14Press articlewccftech.com/review/corsair-void-wireless-v2-review-lightweight-competitor-with-great-batteryRead 23 October 2026Wccftech calls the VOID Wireless v2 a step up from its predecessor, the VOID RGB Elite Wireless.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99.996Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2019/1011/323520Read 20 October 2026Japanese reprint of the Corsair announcement lists the VOID RGB ELITE Wireless direct-sale price as 99.99 dollars and the USB and Surround models at 79.99. Corsair's own release gives no price. LANOC and Guru3D also say 99.99. SoundGuys lists an MSRP of 109.99. The 99.99 figure is stored. Tax treatment is not stated and US prices exclude sales tax.7Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wirelessRead 20 October 2026Says the new model comes in at the same 99.99 dollar price point as the Void Pro.

$99.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/121-steelseries-introduces-arctis-nova-7-heir-one-best-selling-gaming-headsetsRead 11 October 2026Arctis Nova 3 US $99.99 MSRP. Excludes tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€109.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/121-steelseries-introduces-arctis-nova-7-heir-one-best-selling-gaming-headsetsRead 11 October 2026Arctis Nova 3 EMEA 109.99 EUR.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-updates-headset-lineup-with-new-void-elite-and-hs-pro-headsetsRead 20 October 2026US store launch. The release says availability from the Corsair webstore and its worldwide retailers. Only the US is stored because the price is in USD.

US, EU2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026US storefront price in USD. The archived EU storefront page of 2022-08-23 shows 109,99 EUR

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Carbon, White1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Colour selector: Carbon and White.

Black, White1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Launch page color selector lists Black and White. The live page lists only the black wired model 61631, so no white model number is stored.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Corsair gaming headsets category.

Gaming1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear10Reviewguru3d.com/review/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-headset-review/page-3Read 20 October 2026Showcase page: the ear cups are big and padded and the cups can be height-adjusted. SoundGuys says the cloth ear pads suit glasses wearers. Read as an over-ear fit. No source uses the words over-ear.

Over-ear5Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: Design Over-ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

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Closed7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--blackRead 11 October 2026Retailer description: 40 mm neodymium drivers housed in a closed-back acoustic system for passive noise isolation.

Wearing style

Headband2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2 controls diagram: A Headband adjustment. The headset is worn on a headband.

Headband5Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Flat1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026AirWeave Memory Foam text: earcups that fully rotate for easy transport and storage. Read as ear cups that turn flat. SoundGuys says the headset folds flat12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Review: swivel the ear cups for fit, then fold the headphones flat for storage

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026AirWeave Memory Foam text: earcups that fully rotate for easy transport and storage.6Reviewpcworld.com/article/1363182/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset-review.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review: fully swiveling earcups.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Dynamic RGB lighting on each ear cup, controlled in iCUE.

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026PrismSync RGB: dual-zone RGB in 16.8 million colors.

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

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Dynamic13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-arctis-nova-3/1.htmlRead 21 October 2026Specifications list: Drivers 40-mm dynamic (neodymium magnet)14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-3Read 21 October 2026Public header of the review, Methodology v1.5: Transducer Dynamic. Numeric results are behind the RTINGS paywall and were not used

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs / Headphone Drivers: 50mm.

40mm1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Feature text: custom-tuned 50mm high-density neodymium audio drivers.

Neodymium1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax30 kHz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs / Headphone Frequency Response: 20Hz - 30 kHz.

Min20 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Headphone Frequency Response 20-22,000 Hz. No wired or wireless distinction.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs print 32k Ohms @ 1 kHz. This is read as a typo for 32 ohms, because KitGuru lists 32 Ohms @ 1 kHz for this exact model, a 32 kilohm headphone is not plausible next to a 116 dB sensitivity, and the microphone line right below uses the same k format for 2.0k Ohms. Test frequency 1 kHz. Powered or passive state not stated.11Reviewkitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/vaughan-hounslow/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-headset-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specification list: Impedance 32 Ohms @ 1 kHz, from November 2019. This is the source for reading the maker's 32k as 32 ohms.

36Ω1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Headphone Impedance 36 Ohm. Power state is not stated.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

116dB1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs / Headphone Sensitivity: 116dB (+/-3dB). The page gives no reference such as per mW or per V, so the reference is left empty.

93dB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Headphone Sensitivity 93 dBSPL. No power or voltage reference is stated, so none is stored. The 2025 wireless Nova 3 page lists 107 dBSPL, which is a different model.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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1%1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Total Harmonic Distortion < 1%. Stored as the upper bound. Test level is not stated.

Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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96kHz13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-arctis-nova-3/1.htmlRead 21 October 2026Specifications list: DAC 24-bit/96 kHz. The maker pages do not state a sample rate. RTINGS lists 24-bit 48 kHz only as its test setting

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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24bits13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-arctis-nova-3/1.htmlRead 21 October 2026Specifications list: DAC 24-bit/96 kHz

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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No9Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8599313013517-Does-Arctis-Nova-3-sound-better-than-Arctis-Nova-1Read 21 October 2026Support article describes the Nova 3 as software-based audio control with custom EQ adjustments through Sonar and GG. The Nova 1 is the model that works without software. SoundGuys says EQ cannot be changed on Steam Deck or Switch12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026On Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch the author cannot change EQ with any software, so the EQ lives in GG on the PC and is not stored in the headset

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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105Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Review: the SteelSeries software has a 10-band EQ.

EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

7.1 surround sound1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs Audio: 7.1 Surround. Feature text says surround sound on PC. Bit-tech and SoundGuys say it is available on PC only and tied to iCUE.

SteelSeries Sonar 360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D AudioTech, Microsoft Spatial Sound1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026360° Spatial Audio supported through Sonar. Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 and Microsoft Spatial Sound.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs and feature list name no active noise cancelling. The headset has passive isolation only.

No6Reviewpcworld.com/article/1363182/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset-review.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review: no active noise cancellation to speak of, only the slightest passive barrier.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Bass below 100 Hz is clearly under-emphasized and the mids are slightly over-emphasized. The high range drops slightly, as on many headsets at this price.9Measurementsoundguys.com/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-review-27751Read 20 October 2026Review text on the lab response: a notable de-emphasis in the bass range below 100 Hz, a little over-emphasis in the mids and a slight drop in the high range. Connection is the 2.4 GHz dongle. Target curve and firmware are not stated.

Against the SoundGuys consumer target curve: under-emphasis in the sub-bass and midrange, a boost in the bass range and a boost high up in the treble range. Spatial sound in SteelSeries GG makes the bass more audible and tames the highs12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Review updated 2025-03-06. SoundGuys lab frequency response chart compared with its consumer target curve. No numeric deviations are published

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Accurate speech across most of the spectrum with a slight bass de-emphasis. Deeper voices can sound a little distorted and the microphone is a little quiet.9Measurementsoundguys.com/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-review-27751Read 20 October 2026Review text and lab recording: remarkably accurate audio for a gaming headset, a slight bass de-emphasis, deeper voices can sound a little distorted and the microphone is a little quiet.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ACORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE Wireless

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	17.4

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-review-27751Read 20 October 2026Continuous playback with RGB lighting turned off lasted just shy of 17 hours 25 minutes at about 75 dB. Stored as 17.4 h. Connection is 2.4 GHz, ANC is absent and lighting is off. Firmware is not stated.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

17.4h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

389g(13.7 oz)8Measurementbit-tech.net/reviews/tech/peripherals/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-review/1Read 20 October 2026Review dated 2020-07-31: the headset tips the reviewer's scales at 389g. Scale model, cable and microphone state are not published. SoundGuys lists 399 g, Guru3D and KitGuru 390 g and retailers about 400 g, so no maker weight is stored.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Fixed boom1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Detachable Microphone No. Bit-tech says the microphone is fixed to the left ear cup and flips up and down.

Retractable boom1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026ClearCast Gen 2 - Fully Retractable Boom.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs / Microphone Type: Omni-directional.

Bidirectional1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Feature text names one optimized omnidirectional microphone. No second voice microphone is listed.

13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview lists one microphone, item 3 Retractable ClearCast Microphone. No other microphone is named

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs / Microphone Frequency Response: 100Hz to 10kHz.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-42dB1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs / Microphone Sensitivity: -42dB (+/-3dB). The reference such as dBV is not stated.

-38dB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pa

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Maker: the fully retractable ClearCast Gen 2 noise cancelling mic uses AI algorithms from Sonar Software. On PC it needs Windows 10 and above.

Flip to mute

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Feature text: flip-up mute function and a built-in LED mute indicator.

No1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: the microphone still picks up sound while retracted, so retracting does not mute it

Mute button

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2: E Mute button. Page 4: a short press toggles mute.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Feature text: built-in LED mute indicator. The quick start guide calls item C Mic LED (Mute).

LED on mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview item 4 is the Microphone Mute LED. In the diagram it sits on the tip of the microphone boom. Item 7 is a separate mute button on the ear cup12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Mute button on the back of the left ear cup. The LED on the microphone is red when muted

Sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 4: a long press (2-4 seconds) on the mic mute button toggles sidetone on and off.

Yes2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Maker page: set and save primary headset sound settings, such as equalizer and mic sidetone, inside the Engine app9Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8599313013517-Does-Arctis-Nova-3-sound-better-than-Arctis-Nova-1Read 21 October 2026Support article lists sidetone control as a Nova 3 feature next to custom EQ adjustments, firmware updates and RGB lighting12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Headset comes out of the box with sidetone on. Sidetone can be adjusted in SteelSeries GG

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Yes12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026GG lets you adjust the sidetone and mic volume

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2: B Microphone foam windscreen (removable).

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

2.4 GHz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs / Interface: USB Wireless Receiver. Feature text: low-latency 2.4GHz wireless.

USB, Analog1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Wired only: USB-C and a 3.5 mm analog cable.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRRS3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Setup page 6: 3.5 mm connection for an Xbox controller uses the USB-C to 3.5 mm analog cable. The guide does not name the pole count. See the Xbox support article10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8600584347533-Does-the-Arctis-Nova-3-work-with-XboxRead 21 October 2026One 3.5 mm plug carries stereo audio and the microphone to the Xbox controller jack, which takes four contacts (TRRS). The article does not name the pole count

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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USB-C7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--blackRead 11 October 2026Retailer listing: USB Type-C connector. The headset side connector is the USB-C jack in the product guide.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.5m1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026The only cable is the 1.5 m USB charging cable. KitGuru lists 1.8 m. The maker value is stored.

1.5m7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--blackRead 11 October 2026Longest supplied cable is the 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A adapter and extension cable. The main and analog cables are 1.2 m.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

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USB-C7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--blackRead 11 October 2026USB-C jack on the headset, per the product guide overview.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No9Measurementsoundguys.com/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-review-27751Read 20 October 2026The micro-USB port is only for charging and there is no wired audio option.

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Multi-Platform USB-C: the USB-C hooks up to compatible platforms for audio.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No9Measurementsoundguys.com/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-review-27751Read 20 October 2026There is no 3.5 mm or other wired audio input, so passive wired playback does not exist.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8600584347533-Does-the-Arctis-Nova-3-work-with-XboxRead 21 October 2026In 3.5 mm mode the headset functions as a standard analog headset. RGB and all USB-based features are unavailable, so the headset gets no power from this connection. The headset has no battery

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Package contents list a Wireless USB adapter.

None1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026No wireless receiver in the box.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

12m2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2: designed to operate at up to 40 feet (12m) from the wireless transmitter. Walls and other devices can reduce range.

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS4, PS51Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs / Platform: PC, Mac, PlayStation 4/5.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Compatibility list: PC, Mac, Xbox (3.5 mm only, no RGB), PS4 and PS5, Switch, mobile. Multi-Platform USB-C text adds USB-C iPad.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ACORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Only the 2.4 GHz receiver path exists. Platform list from Tech Specs. Microphone support per platform is not stated and omitted.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	USB	Not available
macOS	USB	Not available
PS5	USB	Not available
PS4	USB	Not available
Nintendo Switch	USB	Not available
Android	USB	Not available
iOS	USB	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	Analog	Yes
Xbox One	Analog	Yes

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026USB-C connects to PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. Xbox uses the 3.5 mm analog cable. Microphone support is not stated per platform. The support article on Xbox adds that audio and microphone work over the 3.5 mm cable on an Xbox controller, so microphone_works is stored for the two Xbox rows only.10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8600584347533-Does-the-Arctis-Nova-3-work-with-XboxRead 21 October 2026Xbox works through the controller's 3.5 mm headset jack with the included USB-C to 3.5 mm cable. The article says you can use audio and microphone features on Xbox

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_WIRELESS_SafetyLeaflet_MIV.pdfRead 20 October 2026Battery safety guidelines: the product has a non-user serviceable Li-Polymer battery. Do not attempt to remove or change it.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ACORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	16

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Up to 16 hours. Test conditions are not published. The row leaves lighting unset. Bit-tech and SoundGuys both say lighting shortens battery life.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

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Battery life (claimed, max)

16h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

16h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

Micro-USB2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2: J Charging port. Page 4: charge with the USB charging cable. SoundGuys, Bit-tech and Guru3D identify it as micro-USB.9Measurementsoundguys.com/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-review-27751Read 20 October 2026Calls the charging port micro-USB and lists a micro-USB charging cord in the box.

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Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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Use while charging

Yes10Reviewguru3d.com/review/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-headset-review/page-3Read 20 October 2026Showcase page: should the battery run out, plug the headset into the USB port and continue using it while charging.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Dial2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2: power button, mute button, pairing button and K Jog dial (volume + EQ). A short press on the jog dial toggles EQ and a medium press toggles 7.1 surround.

Volume wheel, Buttons1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026On-Ear Controls: Volume dial, Mute, RGB on/off.

Volume control

Wheel2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2: K Jog dial (volume + EQ). Bit-tech calls it a multi-purpose rocker and SoundGuys a volume dial.

Wheel1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Software12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Sonar section of GG adjusts game, chat and microphone volume in software. The headset has no ChatMix dial

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2: A Headband adjustment. Bit-tech and Guru3D describe a foam-padded headband.

Suspension strap3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview item 1: Elastic Headband. Perfect Fit page: adjust the position of the elastic headband for tension and flex.

Headband material

Memory foam10Reviewguru3d.com/review/corsair-void-rgb-elite-wireless-headset-review/page-3Read 20 October 2026Showcase page: the headband uses memory foam. A high-quality metal internal headband sits inside it.

Elastic fabric strap12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Fabric suspension strap that keeps the head off the headband frame. The maker guide calls it an Elastic Headband

Frame material

Aluminum yokes, metal internal headband1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Feature text: durable construction with aluminum yokes. Guru3D adds a metal internal headband.

Plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Plastic build that feels sturdy, with a sturdy frame of the headband. The review does not name a metal part

Ear cup material

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Rubbery plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Ear cups are made of a more rubbery plastic that shows scratches clearly

Ear pad material

Microfiber mesh fabric over memory foam1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Feature text: breathable microfiber mesh fabric and plush memory foam earpads.

AirWeave memory foam1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026AirWeave Memory Foam.

Replaceable ear pads

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Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview marks the AirWeave ear cushions with an asterisk: find accessories and replacement parts at steelseries.com.5Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Review: all cables and the soft AirWeave Memory Foam ear pads are removable and can be replaced.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Width85Height95mm(3.3 × 3.7 in)12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Spec table: Ear pad interior 8.5 x 9.5 cm. The page does not name the axes. Stored as width 85 mm and height 95 mm, since an ear opening is taller than wide. Depth is not stated

Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Elastic headband, AirWeave ear cushions, USB-C main cable, USB-A extension cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm analog cable3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Asterisked parts: elastic headband, ear cushions and the three cables.

Software

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Companion app

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026iCUE Enabled Product. Feature text names CORSAIR iCUE software.

SteelSeries GG (Engine and Sonar)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Software requirements: GG with Engine (Windows 8.1 and above, Mac OS 10.13 and above) and Sonar (Windows 10 and above).

App platforms

Windows2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Page 2: install iCUE on a PC running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes12Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/how-to-update-corsair-headset-firmwareRead 20 October 2026Corsair guide listed under the product's Guides. iCUE Check for Updates applies firmware to a CORSAIR headset and, for a wireless headset, to its wireless dongle. The guide does not name the VOID RGB ELITE Wireless.

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8599313013517-Does-Arctis-Nova-3-sound-better-than-Arctis-Nova-1Read 21 October 2026Support article lists firmware updates as a Nova 3 feature. A related support article is titled Do I need to update the firmware on my Arctis Nova 312Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026GG is where you find firmware updates for the headset if any come out14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-3Read 21 October 2026Changelog of 2023-05-12: RTINGS tested firmware update DSP 0.10.62 / MCU 1.2.0, which users reported fixed popping over USB

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

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253g(8.9 oz)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Ultra-Lightweight text: weighs just 253g.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

Discord certified5Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-updates-headset-lineup-with-new-void-elite-and-hs-pro-headsetsRead 20 October 2026Release text: completely redesigned Discord-certified omnidirectional microphone.

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FCC ID

2AAFMRDA00113Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_WIRELESS_SafetyLeaflet_MIV.pdfRead 20 October 2026English FCC section: FCC ID 2AAFMRDA0011 (Headset) and 2AAFMRDA0012 (Dongle). The headset model is RDA0011 and the dongle RDA0012.

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Other certifications

EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786591680/downloads-prod/CE-000300.pdfRead 20 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity CE-000300AB for Wireless Headset RDA0011 and USB Dongle RDA0012. It declares Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS). Signed 2023-11-17.

EU Declaration of Conformity: RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), LVD (2014/35/EU), REACH (EC) 1907/2006, UK Declaration of Conformity: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, RoHS Regulations 2012, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada ICES-003 Class B, Japan VCCI Class B, Korea KC R-R-SS4-HS-000243Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Regulatory pages 22 to 25: EU Declaration of Conformity (RoHS 2.0, EMC, LVD), REACH statement, UK Declaration of Conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B statement, Canada ICES-003 Class B, Japan VCCI-B, Korea certification R-R-SS4-HS-00024, ACMA, India, Turkey and China RoHS statements. These are maker declarations. No FCC ID is printed

In the box

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In the box

VOID ELITE RGB Wireless Gaming Headset, Wireless USB adapter, USB Charging Cable (1.5m), Quick Start Guide, Safety Leaflet, Warranty card1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Package Contents: VOID ELITE RGB Wireless Gaming Headset, Wireless USB adapter, USB Charging Cable (1.5m), Quick Start Guide, Safety Leaflet. The last list item is cut off on the page. Guru3D names a warranty card.

Arctis Nova 3 Headset, USB-C to USB-C Main Cable (4 ft / 1.2m), USB-C to USB-A Adapter/Extension Cable (5 ft / 1.5m), USB-C to 3.5mm Analog Cable (4 ft / 1.2m), Product Information Guide1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Box content list on the archived maker page.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ACORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB charging cable	1.5	1

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026Package Contents: USB Charging Cable (1.5m).

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C main cable	1.2	1
USB-C to USB-A adapter and extension cable	1.5	1
USB-C to 3.5 mm analog cable	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

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None1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026The box content list has no case or pouch.

Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011202-na/void-rgb-elite-wireless-premium-gaming-headset-with-7-1-surround-sound-white-ca-9011202-naRead 20 October 2026US store page for the White edition CA-9011202-NA. The same page offers Carbon CA-9011201-NA as the other colour.

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-32Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

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web.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-31Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Archived maker page from launch day 2022-08-23. The live page now lists the wired model and the 2025 Nova 3 Wireless family together.

Manual

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdf2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/documents/2/49_002076_AA_NA_VOID_RGB_ELITE_Wireless_QSG_MIV_Web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Quick start guide 49-002076 AA, English pages 1 to 4.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years5Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-updates-headset-lineup-with-new-void-elite-and-hs-pro-headsetsRead 20 October 2026The release says the VOID ELITE series is backed by a two-year warranty. The release is worldwide and does not name a market.

1year11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-How-do-I-claim-my-warranty-and-what-does-it-coverRead 21 October 2026SteelSeries Global Warranty Commitment: EU products carry a 2-year minimum from the date of purchase. North America and APAC include at least 1 year of limited warranty. 1 year is stored as the minimum for the US launch market. Terms in the article apply to purchases made through SteelSeries.com

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.