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General

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Series

Arctis Nova1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product title Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2. Standard 7, not 7P/7X models.

Atlas1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

61730, 61731, 61732, HS311Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026PC edition product IDs only. HS31 regulatory headset identity from guide page 42. 7P/7X are separately marketed models.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory model No. HS31 (Wireless Headset), HS31TX (Transceiver)

TBS-5101-05, HWBB00041Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Product JSON-LD SKU TBS-5101-05. HWBB0004 is the headset model in the maker quick-start guide. HWAA0004 is the receiver and is excluded.

GTIN / EAN

5707119065597, 5707119065610, 5707119065634, 810164142122, 810164142139, 8101641421461Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026PC colour variants EAN and UPC only, as embedded product/variant data.

73185505106914Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/turtle-beach-atlas-air-wireless-open-back-gaming-headset-for-pc-ps5-ps4-nintendo-switch-mobile-with-floating-earcup-black/6579298.pRead 23 October 2026UPC explicitly belongs to Black model TBS-5101-05. Also corroborated by Currys and PAN Vision.

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

14 October 20259Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026Launch release October 14, 2025.

18 April 20242Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product purchase section offers Buy Now for standard Gen 2. Not original gen 1 store.

Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless16Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/introducing-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2Read 23 October 2026SteelSeries' launch post presents the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 as the upgraded version of the 2022 Arctis Nova 7 Wireless.

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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.

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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.

$199.999Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026PC edition MSRP US $199.99.

$179.992Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026US MSRP, excluding sales 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.

€199.999Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026PC edition EMEA MSRP €199.99.

€179.992Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026Published EU MSRP. German syndicated maker release on Hartware confirms EUR 179.99. VAT treatment is not explicit.

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

US, EU, GB2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 30 September 2026German store, EUR prices

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Magenta1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Standard Nova 7 Gen 2 product color options Black, White, Magenta with SKU 61730/61731/61732. No 7P/7X colors inherited.

Black3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Standard black headset. Sold-separately colored replacement mod packs are excluded.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product category gaming headsets, marketing game audio and PC/console gaming.

Gaming1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Review introduction/build: over-ear circumaural earcups, standard Nova 7 Gen 2.

Over-ear3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026

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

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Open5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Wearing style

Headband3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview labels Elastic Headband and two earcups. Headband is the wearing support.

Headband3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026

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

Flat11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review and published hardware photograph 18 show flat-swivel folding. No inward-fold mode is documented or added.

None4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Review says the ear cups cannot rotate flat. The floating mount has no folding hinges.

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

Yes11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review photograph shows rotation flat, rather than tilt alone. The review identifies the right-side ChatMix control and its Engine device title identifies the standard Nova 7 Gen 2.

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly states the ear cups do not swivel. Elastic floating mounts tilt to fit.

RGB lighting

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design: no RGB lighting on the headset.

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specifications list lighting as N/A. Status LEDs are separate.

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

012Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/6306426/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-svartRead 7 October 2026No decorative backlighting on exact black PC 61730. The maker manual labels the power, Bluetooth and microphone-mute indicators, which are status lights and excluded from decorative lighting-zone count.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 202640mm Neodymium dynamic

Dynamic3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026

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

40mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Neodymium Drivers 40 mm.

40mm5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Neodymium Drivers 40 mm.

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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 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Frequency Response 20 Hz to 22 kHz.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Single published driver acoustic range. This is not a wireless transmission passband.

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.

36Ω1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Impedance 36 ohms.

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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.

105dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 105 dBSPL @ 1 kHz/1 mW

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

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Sensitivity 105 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz, per 1 mW explicit.

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

3%1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion < 3%

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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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96kHz5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 202624-bit/96 kHz wireless audio is exclusive to PC mode through the receiver.

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

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24bits5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026PC wireless playback. This is separate from 16-bit microphone capture.

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.

Yes10Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Published exact standard-model Engine device-settings screenshot shows custom playback EQ saved on the device, separately selectable for 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Sonar host-only processing is documented separately. Supports device-stored EQ for those active transports. No powered EQ is claimed for passive analog listening. This exact PC evidence avoids relying on the differently tested 7P review.

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review describes five onboard profiles and EQ settings saved to the device. Early software could save inconsistently. Supported active wireless connections are not specified.

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

1010Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Ten visible custom playback EQ control points in the exact standard-model SteelSeries GG Engine Audio screenshot. The screenshot title is Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 and the separate microphone panel is below it. Sonar host equalization and microphone presets are not counted.

106Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ten playback EQ bands. A separate microphone EQ is not counted.

EQ presets

Call of Duty, Fortnite, Flat1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Confirmed named subset. Maker calls out Call of Duty and Fortnite game presets. Exact standard-model Engine screenshot separately shows Flat. The number of downloadable profiles changes, so a complete fixed catalogue is not claimed. Playback profiles are distinct from microphone profiles.10Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact PC Engine screenshot explicitly labels the playback equalizer preset Flat. This adds one confirmed name to the maker Call of Duty/Fortnite subset.

Signature Sound, Bass Boost, Bass and Treble Boost, Vocal Boost8Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Playback presets discussed by the reviewer. USB-C is charging only.

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.

360° Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 360° Spatial Audio: Supported

Waves 3D Audio12Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026PC software feature. A bundled paid licence is not established.

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

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026There is no active noise cancellation

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026

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

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Close to the SoundGuys target through the bass and midrange, with reduced sub-bass. Treble rises above 2 kHz and peaks near 4 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys objective frequency-response measurements against its preference curve. Firmware 6.96.1480 and Swarm II 4.1.7 [56]. Connection and measurement rig are not named in the review.

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

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Speech recordings are clear and natural. Loud traffic and office sounds remain audible, but voice stays intelligible.13Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys recordings in ideal, office and reverberant conditions. Firmware 6.96.1480 and Swarm II 4.1.7 [56]. Capture connection and rig are not named.

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.

ASteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

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BTurtle Beach Atlas Air

Hours (h)
57

Source4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 202657 hours continuous playback. Firmware 6.96.1480 and Swarm II 4.1.7 [56]. Review does not identify playback connection, level or processing settings. Unknown settings are omitted.

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

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57h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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.

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Microphone

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

Retractable boom1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026ClearCast Gen 2 - Retractable Boom

Detachable boom7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Detachable boom also flips upward to mute.

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.

Bidirectional1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Bidirectional Noise Cancelling

Unidirectional7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

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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.

Min100Max7,000Hz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 100-6500Hz (BT) 100-7000Hz (2.4G). The 2.4 GHz range is stored. Microphone Bandwidth is published as 16KHz/8Bit

Min100 HzMax16 kHz7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

-12dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as -12 dBV/Pa (Near-field) -15 dBV/Pa (Far-field). Near-field value stored

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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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32kHz7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Maker advertises high-bandwidth 16-bit/32 kHz speech in wireless mode. The effective capture rate on Bluetooth is not established.

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

AI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Sonar AI processes transmitted microphone speech on a Windows PC. This is software-side processing when Sonar is running, not a claim of autonomous AI processing in the headset or playback ANC. The PC maker page explicitly offers this enhancement.

DSP8Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Adjustable microphone noise gate. No AI claim is substituted.

Flip to mute

No12Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/6306426/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-svartRead 7 October 2026Exact standard black SKU question is answered by retailer staff. Retraction does not automatically mute the mic. A physical mute button on the left cup is used. This is push-pull retraction, not a flip-up mute boom.

Yes7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Mute button

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview Mic Mute Button (item 6). Microphone chapter mic mute operation and LED.

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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 mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product overview item 4: Microphone Mute LED

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Sidetone

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/40316271228941-What-is-the-difference-between-Nova-7-and-Nova-7-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Official Gen 2 vs Gen 1 support article: Arctis Companion App controls sidetone and EQ in real time for Gen 2.

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026

Adjustable sidetone

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/40316271228941-What-is-the-difference-between-Nova-7-and-Nova-7-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Adjust EQ, sidetone, and more on the fly in the Companion App

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026

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

No11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact-model microphone close-up shows its uncovered perforated housing. The complete standard maker package inventory supplies no separate foam cover. An internal mesh or built-in acoustic material is not a foam microphone windscreen.

Yes7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Connectivity

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

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Analog3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wireless Setup via USB-C dongle, Bluetooth chapter and wired 3.5 mm connection chapter. USB-C headset port charges only.

Analog, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

3.5 mm TRRS3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Included cable: 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm. The 4-pole end plugs into the device

3.5 mm TRRS9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Supplied 4-pole 3.5 mm source plug. Headset end is a 5-pole 3.5 mm plug.

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

3.5 mm3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 11: 3.5 mm Wired Audio Jack on the headset

3.5 mm9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

1.5m3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Longest included cable: USB-C to USB-A charging cable, 1.5 m

1.8m9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview USB-C Charging Jack (item 7). Charging chapter uses USB-C to USB-A cable.

USB-C9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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.

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026The USB connection on the headset is only for charging the unit

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026

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.

Yes8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3014674/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026The 3.5 mm jack serves as an emergency solution in the event of battery failure

Yes9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Maker explicitly describes passive wired headset use.

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

Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package Contents includes USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle, and USB-A adapter.

Included9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Compact USB-C Wireless Dongle with a USB-C to USB-A adapter3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Guide page 3: native USB-C multi-platform dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male adapter supplied separately.

USB-A9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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.

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18.288m15Maker product pagebestbuy.com/site/turtle-beach-atlas-air-wireless-open-back-gaming-headset-for-pc-ps5-ps4-nintendo-switch-mobile-with-floating-earcup-black/6579298.pRead 23 October 2026Turtle Beach Support verified representative answer states maximum 60 feet. Converted exactly to 18.288 m. Environment affects range. The connection is not specified. The retailer table says 18 feet, which conflicts with its brand representative and is rejected.

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Bluetooth Support V5.0. PCWorld says Bluetooth 5.3, the maker wins

5.29Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

SBC6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026The only supported Bluetooth codec is the SBC codec

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Mix Game and Mobile Audio paragraph: hear both simultaneously, game via USB-C dongle plus music/calls Bluetooth.

No9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026QuickSwitch changes the audio and chat source between the receiver and Bluetooth. Tom's Hardware explicitly confirms no simultaneous playback.

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, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Current exact PC product compatibility card says Switch 1/2. The iPhone (USB-C) card explicitly supports USB-C Wireless or BT. Base PC Black/White/Magenta scope is maintained. 7X Xbox licensing and dongle are excluded.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 standard Nova 7 Gen 2 system compatibility. Xbox wireless edition excluded.

Windows, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 202610Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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.

ASteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS5	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS4	2.4 GHz	Not available
macOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No
iOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Current PC product card: Switch 1/2, USB-C Wireless or BT (mic over 2.4 only). Added Switch 2 dongle input with microphone and Bluetooth rows for both Switch generations without microphone. iPhone (USB-C): USB-C Wireless or BT. iOS dongle row applies to USB-C iPhone models only. Existing original-guide dongle rows are preserved. Unstated iOS microphone flags remain absent.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Setup page: USB-A to PC and PS5/PS4, USB-C to PC, Android, Switch and Mac, all over 2.4 GHz

BTurtle Beach Atlas Air

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS5	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS4	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Windows	Analog	Yes
PS5	Analog	Yes
PS4	Analog	Yes
Xbox Series X|S	Analog	Yes
Xbox One	Analog	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 20269Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 202610Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026QSG confirms Nintendo Switch USB-A receiver setup. Maker page confirms PC and PlayStation receiver, Bluetooth for Windows/iOS/Android and analog console/PC playback. RTINGS and SoundGuys explicitly confirm full analog audio and microphone. Other route-specific mic support is unproven.

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.

850mAh3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Model 653033PN3, Rated Capacity 850 mAh

800mAh11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

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

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026The Nova 7's battery is built in

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

13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026One installed internal 653033PN3 battery is declared for HS31. No spare battery is supplied in the complete standard PC package. This is not the two-pack hot-swap Nova Pro system.

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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.

ASteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	54
Bluetooth	No	No	42

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Battery Life technical table: 54 h 2.4 GHz, 42 h Bluetooth, 38 h simultaneous. Last mode cannot be represented by single-connection enum. No ANC or RGB.

BTurtle Beach Atlas Air

Hours (h)
50

Source12Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026Up to 50 hours. Connection, volume and processing settings are not stated.

Battery life (claimed, max)

54h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

54h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview USB-C Charging Jack (item 7). Charging chapter uses USB-C to USB-A cable.

USB-C11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

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120min13Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Review says full charge takes under two hours. Stored 120 minutes is the published upper bound. It is not an exact timed result.

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

15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for up to 6 hours play

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

6h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 202650+ Hour Battery Life feature: 15 minutes charging adds 6 hours. Wireless setting not explicitly scoped.

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Use while charging

Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Connectivity/charging discussion permits using wireless playback while USB-C charges. USB port charging only.

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Wireless listening continues while charging. USB cable carries no audio.

Charging dock or stand

None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Standard PC package has no charging dock. The documented charging arrangement uses the headset USB-C jack and cable. No maker-supported dedicated dock or contact charging system was found. Optional generic stands are not represented as a product-specific dock.

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026On-Ear Controls: Volume Dial, Chat Mix Dial, Power, Pairing, Bluetooth, Mute

Buttons, Volume wheel, In-line remote11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026QSG labels power, Bluetooth multifunction and QuickSwitch buttons, master volume wheel and inline wired volume.

Volume control

Wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview Volume Wheel (item 5). Ordinary headset volume, Chat Mix dial separate.

Wheel11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 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.

Hardware dial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Chat Mix dial on Nova 7 and 7X. The page FAQ says the Nova 7P uses the same dial for sidetone instead

Software6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Swarm II balances game and chat channels on Windows. No hardware chat-mix 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

Suspension strap3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 1: Elastic Headband7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Suspended inner headband design

Suspension strap3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 202611Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Headband material

Stretchable fabric13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-accessories/arctis-nova-7-gen-2-headbandRead 7 October 2026Maker replacement part specifically fits the Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 family. Material of the elastic suspension strap is stretchable fabric. The separate outer frame remains steel. No unreported fibre composition is guessed.

Mesh and elastic strap3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026

Frame material

Steel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Steel Construction and premium steel construction

Plastic3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026

Ear cup material

Plastic6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Earcups made of solid-feeling matte plastic

Plastic3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026

Ear pad material

AirWeave fabric3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 2: Airweave Ear Cushions

Athletic weave fabric with memory foam11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Ear cushions are marked as accessories and replacement parts at steelseries.com/gaming-accessories

Yes11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Maker sells Atlas Air mod packs containing replacement ear cushions and headband strap.

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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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Elastic Headband, Airweave Ear Cushions, USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Items marked with * as accessories and replacement parts

Ear pads, Headband strap, Boom microphone11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Software

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Companion app

SteelSeries GG, Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6) and Android (Android 9). GG Engine for Windows 8.1+ and Mac OS 10.13+. Sonar needs Windows 10+

Turtle Beach Swarm II10Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026

App platforms

Windows, macOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Software/Companion App downloads: iOS and Android Arctis Companion App. SteelSeries GG requires Windows/Mac. Sonar Windows only. Mac GG does not imply Mac Sonar.

Windows, Android, iOS10Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3014674/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Firmware updates for the headset through SteelSeries GG on PC

Yes10Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026QSG instructs updates through Windows Swarm II or Android/iOS app.

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.

325g(11.5 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Box Contents: Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Headset 325 g/0.72 lbs

301g(10.6 oz)11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Published 301 g with the detachable microphone installed. Cable inclusion is not stated.

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

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FCC ID

ZHK-HS313Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026FCC ID: ZHK-HS31 (Wireless Headset), ZHK-HS31TX (Transceiver)

XGB-HWBB000416Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/turtle-beach-atlas-air-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 23 October 2026Exact product technical table identifies headset XGB-HWBB0004 and transmitter XGB-HWAA0004 separately. Only headset ID stored. FCC search also identifies HWBB0004, but direct report retrieval returned 403.

Other certifications

CE, RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), RED (2014/53/EU), REACH (EC) 1907/2006, UKCA14Regulatory filingsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/41247789928077Read 7 October 2026Maker support page labels this attachment CE DOC_ARCTIS NOVA 7 (GEN 2).pdf. It identifies HS31 headset and HS31TX/HS31TXX transceivers and declares the listed EU programs. UKCA is established by the separately cited Gen 2 UK declaration. These are conformity declarations, not Hi-Res or voice-app certification.15Regulatory filingsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/41247891469709Read 7 October 2026UK Declaration of Conformity explicitly names Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2, 7P Gen 2 and 7X Gen 2, models HS31/HS31TX/HS31TXX. It declares UK EMC, safety, radio and hazardous-substance regulations. Issued 2 July 2025.

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In the box

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In the box

Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Headset, USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle, USB-C Female to USB-A Male Dongle Adapter, USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable (5 ft / 1.5 m), 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable (3.3 ft / 1 m)3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents. The product page lists only four items and leaves out the 3.5 mm cable. The guide wins

Atlas Air wireless open-back gaming headset, USB-A wireless transmitter, Removable microphone and windscreen, 1.8 m USB-A to USB-C charging cable, 1.8 m 3.5 mm audio cable, Carrying pouch, Quick start guide11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

ASteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable	1.5	1
5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable	1	1

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package Contents: USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable 5 ft/1.5 m, 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable 3.3 ft/1 m. One each. Dongle adapter is listed separately.

BTurtle Beach Atlas Air

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1.8	1
3.5 mm analog audio cable with inline volume control	1.8	1

Source11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

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

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Soft11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Links

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Product page

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product title Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2. Standard 7, not 7P/7X models.

www.turtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Online maker technical specification sheet for the standard PC edition 61730. Public rendered-page payload supplies the complete labelled technical tables. This is not the different 7P or 7X page.

www.turtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Manual

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gen 2 product page links PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdf, complete guide with regulatory model HS31. First generation manual family filename alone is not proof. Current maker link resolves identity.

device.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdf10Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker quick-start guide 426-248-005-500 RE, one-page foldout on a public mirror.

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.

2years5Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-What-does-my-warranty-cover-and-how-long-does-it-lastRead 30 September 2026EU: 2-year minimum. North America and APAC: at least 1 year

1year14Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/turtle-beach-atlas-air-wireless-open-back-gaming-headset-for-pc-ps5-ps4-nintendo-switch-mobile-with-floating-earcup-black/6579298.pRead 23 October 2026US listing gives one year parts and labor. Two-year retailer guarantees in Europe are not substituted. Other plainly erroneous Best Buy specs, including ANC, are not used.

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