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Arctis Nova Elite

Released September 2025.4Press releasesteelseries.com/press/157-steelseries-new-flagship-arctis-nova-elite-brings-audiophile-grade-soundRead 8 October 2026Maker says available starting September 30, 2025, separate from review publication dates. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Analog, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Battery life (claimed, max)
30h

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General

Series
Arctis Nova1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
61661, HS321Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Maker page embedded color variations map 61661 to Obsidian and 61663 to Sage & Gold. Only Obsidian is the reference. Regulatory guide calls headset HS32.
GTIN / EAN
5707119048187, 8100529820906Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Exact selected Obsidian 61661 maker structured Product gives gtin13 5707119048187 and gtin12 810052982090. Sage Gold 61663 has different identifiers and is excluded.
Announced
30 September 20254Press releasesteelseries.com/press/157-steelseries-new-flagship-arctis-nova-elite-brings-audiophile-grade-soundRead 8 October 2026Chicago September 30, 2025 official launch.
Status
Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$599.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/157-steelseries-new-flagship-arctis-nova-elite-brings-audiophile-grade-soundRead 8 October 2026Available September 30 official MSRP NA USD 599.99. US excluding tax. Color editions use the same launch package and price.
Launch price (EU)
€649.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/157-steelseries-new-flagship-arctis-nova-elite-brings-audiophile-grade-soundRead 8 October 2026Official EMEA launch retail MSRP EUR 649.99, including VAT as published. Not a current retail listing or later sale price.
Markets
US12Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/700091/steelseries-nova-elite-wrls-hdst-blkRead 8 October 2026US Micro Center retail listing for black Arctis Nova Elite. Obsidian 61661 exact reference is corroborated by the selected maker page.
Colours
Obsidian1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

Design

Form factor
Over-ear8Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-reviewRead 8 October 2026Key Specifications explicitly says Over-ear, closed-back. Same universal hardware in Sage Gold review and Obsidian reference.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed8Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026
Folding
Flat5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Design section explicitly says cups rotate flat, without inward folding.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026
RGB lighting
No10Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/steelseries-arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Public technical specification Control Rgb Lighting: No. Status/mute LEDs are not decorative RGB.
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Dynamic10Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/steelseries-arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Public Sound technical specification says Dynamic driver. Maker carbon-fiber/brass construction alone is not used to infer the transducer type. Its contradictory 105 dB/mW sensitivity is excluded in favor of maker 101 dB SPL/1 mW.
Driver size
40mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Carbon fiber1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026
Magnet
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min10 HzMax40 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speakers section single acoustic frequency response 10-40000 Hz. Not stored as wireless transmission bandwidth.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
38Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speakers section 38 ohms. No power-state or test-frequency qualification given.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
101dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026101 dB SPL at 1 kHz with 1 mW input. No powered/passive distinction is stated.
Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
THD (claimed)
1%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speakers section explicitly less than 1%. Stored upper bound 1 with less-than qualifier here. Test level is not published.
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
96kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 202624-bit/96 kHz transmission over GameHub 2.4 GHz and supported Bluetooth high-resolution paths. Direct headset USB-C is charging-only.
Max digital audio bit depth
24bits1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Yes7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/arctis-nova-elite-user-guide-tips-and-tricksRead 8 October 2026Arctis Companion section explicitly says separate EQ profiles for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth are always saved. Bluetooth works without the GameHub, so this is not solely receiver software EQ.
Custom EQ bands
103Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 12-13 list adjustable 10-band playback EQ separately for 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Microphone also has 10 bands but is excluded. GG parametric software EQ is separate.
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio support
Tempest 3D AudioTech, Windows Sonic, SteelSeries Sonar Surround, DTS Headphone, Dolby Atmos2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026360 Spatial Audio list. DTS Headphone and Dolby Atmos footnote says sold separately. Platform/software restrictions apply.
Spatial audio licence included
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official sheet explicitly marks paid DTS Headphone and Dolby Atmos licences sold separately. Free host spatial audio compatibility does not count as an included paid licence.
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
ANC type
Hybrid2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Microphones section explicitly states 4-mic hybrid active noise cancellation. Speech microphones are separate.
ANC microphones
42Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Adjustable transparency
Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
No5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Transparency section explicitly says the Elite lacks dedicated wind-reduction for ANC.

Measured

Frequency response notes
Default tuning has a dip near 5 kHz and a peak near 8 kHz. ANC changes the bass response, so EQ settings can depend on ANC state.5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements against SoundGuys house target, default tuning, stock pads. ANC-on/off bass comparison is stated. Test firmware and numerical deviation are not supplied.
Bass amount
Not available
Treble amount
Not available
Deviation from target
Not available
Consistency between fittings
Not available
Harmonic distortion
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Boom-microphone samples retain speech against loud air-duster noise with maximum AI rejection, with more processing artifacts than lower settings.5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Public microphone demo/testing with compressed-air duster, maximum AI rejection. No numeric SNR or acoustic bandwidth is inferred. Secondary built-in speech mic is less clear than boom.
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 boom2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Bidirectional2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026ClearCast boom bidirectional. Secondary on-ear mic is omnidirectional. Main speech mic is the retractable boom.
Voice microphones
28Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-reviewRead 8 October 2026Key Specifications explicitly lists two voice microphones: one retractable boom and one on-ear mic. Four ANC-only microphones are excluded.
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Min100 HzMax14 kHz9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-vs-steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Features and audio quality explicitly gives Elite boom acoustic response 100-14000 Hz, separately from Pro Wireless 100-6500 Hz. Independent secondary stated specification, not a microphone measurement or 32 kHz sampling rate.
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
32kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Dual Microphone Modes explicitly gives 32 kHz sampling for boom and secondary speech microphone. This is not acoustic microphone response.
Mic noise reduction
AI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Mic with On-Board AI Noise Rejection, across platforms. Sonar processing is an additional PC option.
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Mute indicator
LED on mic5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Microphone section explicitly observes a visible red light illuminating on the mic when muted.
Sidetone
Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Adjustable sidetone
Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Foam microphone windscreen
Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Connectivity

Audio connections
Analog, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headset 3.5 mm audio and 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth wireless. Three GameHub USB-C host ports feed proprietary 2.4 GHz, not direct USB-C headphone playback.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRRS8Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-reviewRead 8 October 2026In the Box identifies 3.5 mm 5-pole headset end to 3.5 mm 4-pole source plug. Source 4-pole plug is TRRS. The proprietary headset-end contact count has no dedicated schema field.
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Longest included cable
1.5m3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Audio over USB-C cable
No5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Connectivity explicitly states direct headset USB-C carries charging only, not audio. USB host ports on GameHub are separate.
Passive wired listening
Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Analog 3.5 mm powers headset off, disabling EQ/ANC, while passive playback and boom mic still work.
Wireless receiver
Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Wireless receiver connector
USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026GameHub has native USB-C host connectors. Supplied USB-A cables do not make a native USB-A connector.
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
5.32Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, LC3, LC3+2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3+LE Audio explicitly names SBC, LC3, LC3+ and multipoint. Host codec support and firmware conditions apply.
LE Audio
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth section explicitly states both streams play simultaneously. GameHub mixes USB1 with either USB2 or USB3, plus Bluetooth and analog line input. Not all three USB streams mix at once.
Fast pairing
Not available
Base station
GameHub with 3 USB-C host inputs, 3.5 mm line input/output and spare-battery charger3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Compatible platforms
Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS, Meta Quest3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual page 3 names Xbox One in addition to Series S/X. Official specs extend USB-C wireless/Bluetooth support to Switch 2, iPhone, Android and Meta Quest 2/3. Platform path microphone cells stay unknown unless independently proved.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
Windows2.4 GHz
macOS2.4 GHz
PS52.4 GHz
PS42.4 GHz
Xbox Series X|S2.4 GHz
Xbox One2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 22.4 GHz
Android2.4 GHz
iOS2.4 GHz
Meta Quest2.4 GHz
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
Nintendo SwitchBluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2Bluetooth
Meta QuestBluetooth
Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026GameHub links to host through USB and transmits to headset over 2.4 GHz. Xbox uses designated third port. Switch TV mode and USB-C mobile/Quest paths are maker-stated. Bluetooth rows are exact named routes from official spec sheet.
Official licence
Microsoft Xbox2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
670mAh3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory battery information, printed page 62, identifies supplied NP-45A pack with rated 3.7 V, capacity 670 mAh and energy 2.479 Wh. Chinese regulatory text explicitly calls 670 mAh rated capacity. Official specification sheet separately gives 700 mAh typical. Stored value uses rated one-pack capacity.
Swappable battery
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Batteries included
22Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Claimed battery life
Hours (h)
30
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two hot-swappable batteries rated 30 hours EACH. Stores one-pack runtime, not 60-hour combined rotation. Connection, ANC, codec and volume not specified.
Battery life (claimed, max)
30h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge time
15min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Quick charge playback
4h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026USB Fast Charge 15 min for up to 4 hours of play. ANC and volume conditions are not stated.
Use while charging
Not available
Charging dock or stand
Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Controls

Controls
Buttons, Volume wheel, Dial3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Volume control
Wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Game and chat mix
Hardware dial3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 10-11 volume/control wheel switches to ChatMix on PC/Xbox. PC requires Sonar download. PlayStation does not support ChatMix. SourceMix is separate from game/chat balancing.
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Suspension strap1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Comfortable section explicitly describes suspended inner headband.
Headband material
Faux leather exterior with cloth suspension strap5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026
Frame material
Cold-rolled steel and die-cast aluminum1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026
Ear cup material
Not available
Ear pad material
Vegan leather over memory foam1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026
Replaceable ear pads
Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Public review explicitly says pads can be replaced. Maker sells exact Elite replacement cushions.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Battery packs, Magnetic speaker plates, Suspension headband3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual describes battery swaps, magnetic plate removal/replacement and adjustable elastic headband mounting. Ear pads are added separately when supported by maker replacement page.

Software

Companion app
SteelSeries GG and Arctis Companion2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
App platforms
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Arctis App requires iOS 15.6/Android 9 or above. GG requires Windows 10 or MacOS 10.13 or above. Sonar capabilities are limited to Windows.
User firmware updates
Yes7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/arctis-nova-elite-user-guide-tips-and-tricksRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly says headset firmware can be updated through SteelSeries GG on PC or Mac.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Headset weight
380g(13.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphones 380 g as published, no detachable-cable qualification.
Headset dimensions
Width168.4Height192.6Depth88.7mm(6.6 × 7.6 × 3.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Design Dimensions HxWxD: 192.6x168.4x88.7 mm. Reordered to schema WxHxD. Carrying-case folded thickness is not a headset dimension.

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
ZHK-HS323Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory section explicitly identifies headset FCC ID ZHK-HS32, model HS32. GameHub ZHK-HS32TX is separate and excluded.
Other certifications
TCO Certified13Certification listtcocertified.com/product-finder/indexRead 8 October 2026Official TCO Product Finder lists ARCTIS NOVA ELITE in Headsets, certified 2026-08-13 and valid until 2027-11-19. Exact HS32 manual also contains the TCO Certified statement. Later certification is not described as a launch certification.

In the box

In the box
Arctis Nova Elite headset, Wireless GameHub, Second lithium-ion battery, 3 USB-C to USB-A cables, 3.5 mm audio cable, Microphone pop filter, Headset carry bag, Product Information Guide3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C to USB-A1.53
3.5 mm analog audio1.21
Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Carrying case
Soft3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide Package Contents says Headset Carry Bag. Public SoundGuys review describes soft leather pouch. Not a rigid hard-shell case.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-How-do-I-claim-my-warranty-and-what-does-it-coverRead 8 October 2026North American standard limited warranty at least 1 year. US Obsidian reference. Optional/member extended coverage, European statutory/minimum cover and refurb warranties are excluded. Exact US Micro Center listing corroborates 1 year.

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