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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

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Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Released 14 October 2025.6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Product release date October 14, 2025 Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Analog
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
54h

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General

Announced
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.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Markets
US, EU, GB2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 30 September 2026German store, EUR prices

Design

Ear cup enclosure
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
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.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
36Ω1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Impedance 36 ohms.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
105dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 105 dBSPL @ 1 kHz/1 mW
Sensitivity reference
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.
THD (claimed)
3%1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion < 3%
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio support
360° Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 360° Spatial Audio: Supported
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

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Frequency response notes
Not available
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Not available
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
Not available
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone
Retractable boom1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026ClearCast Gen 2 - Retractable Boom
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Bidirectional1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Bidirectional Noise Cancelling
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
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
Mic sensitivity
-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
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mute indicator
LED on mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product overview item 4: Microphone Mute LED

Connectivity

Analog source plugs
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
Cable connector on headset
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
Longest included cable
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
Headset USB plug or 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.
Audio over USB-C cable
No6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026The USB connection on the headset is only for charging the unit
Passive wired listening
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
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
SBC6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026The only supported Bluetooth codec is the SBC codec
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Not available
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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.
Fast pairing
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
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Compatibility

Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
Windows2.4 GHzNot available
PS52.4 GHzNot available
PS42.4 GHzNot available
macOS2.4 GHzNot available
Android2.4 GHzNot available
Nintendo Switch2.4 GHzNot available
Nintendo Switch 22.4 GHzYes
Nintendo SwitchBluetoothNo
Nintendo Switch 2BluetoothNo
iOS2.4 GHzNot available
iOSBluetoothNot available
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

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
Swappable battery
No7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026The Nova 7's battery is built in
Claimed battery life
ConnectionANCLightingHours (h)
2.4 GHzNoNo54
BluetoothNoNo42
Battery life (claimed, max)
54h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
54h
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge time
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
Quick charge playback
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.

Controls

Game and chat mix
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
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Ear pad attachment
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available

Software

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
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
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available

In the box

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
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable1.51
5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable11
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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

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Model numberGTINColoursCompatible platforms
617305707119065597BlackWindows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 2
617315707119065610WhiteWindows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 2
617325707119065634MagentaWindows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 2

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