SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
The 200+ game-specific audio presets, tuned via the mobile app for titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty, make this headset stand out for competitive gaming. Its 260g weight and stretchy headband provide all-day comfort, while the 40-hour battery with a fast charge that yields 9 hours of playback in 15 minutes ensures minimal downtime. This headset is best for multi-platform gamers who need a single, lightweight wireless solution to seamlessly switch between Xbox, PC, and handhelds.
form factor over-ear
driver type neodymium
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 40
40 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong mic (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong battery (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Headband | stretchy headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset — Mobile App Control — 40 HR Battery — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 2.4GHz/Bluetooth — Xbox, PS5, PC, Switch, Mobile — White |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | No |
Battery
| Battery Life | 40 |
| Charge Time | 0.25 |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes equals up to 9 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Arctis Companion |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | - | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 40 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery | 32.1 | 83.2 | 35 | 20.1 | 81.5 | 53.6 | 86.1 | 73 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60 |
Usage Scores
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