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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR
Custom neodymium magnetic drivers and a 40-hour battery with fast charging (15 minutes for 9 hours) power precise sound and marathon sessions in a 260-gram, dual-hinge design that prevents fatigue. The companion app’s 200+ real-time game presets, like enhanced footstep audio for Fortnite, pair with a USB-C dongle that seamlessly swaps between Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and mobile. It’s ideal for competitive multi-platform gamers who need lightweight durability, on-the-fly audio customization, and all-day battery life.
form factor over-ear
driver type neodymium
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 40
43 Overall Score
Price $90
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong mic (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong battery (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 40 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 24 |
| 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 | 30.1 | 81.8 | 33.7 | 16.7 | 77.5 | 50.1 | 83.8 | 66.1 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 95 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 95.7 | 46.3 | 67.5 | 78.9 | 99.3 | 66.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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