SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset | Black

Background noise has a habit of ruining online play — a barking dog, a loud fan, a housemate's television bleeding through walls. SteelSeries addresses this with the ClearCast Gen 2 microphone, which uses AI-driven algorithms to strip out ambient sound in real time, transmitting your voice rather than your environment. Paired with custom High Fidelity Drivers inside the Nova Acoustic System, this headset is built around one idea: that clarity matters as much on the mic as it does through the speakers.

Who Is This For?

This is the headset for the PC or console gamer who communicates constantly — squad-based shooters, MMO raids, or anyone grinding ranked matches where callouts are critical. The ComfortMAX System with four points of adjustability also makes it a reasonable choice for longer sessions where cheaper, stiffer headsets start to ache after an hour. If you primarily game solo, listen mostly to music, or need wireless freedom, look elsewhere — the Arctis Nova 3 is wired and optimised around voice communication above all else.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the microphone quality as punching above what you'd expect at this price point, with Discord and squad-chat clarity frequently highlighted. The lightweight construction also earns genuine appreciation during extended sessions. The most common limitation noted is the soundstage — while accurate, it lacks the width and depth that open-back or higher-end closed headsets deliver, meaning competitive audio positioning is good but not exceptional. For music listening away from gaming, most owners find it underwhelming.

The Deal

The Arctis Nova 3 is currently £69.99, down from £99.99 — a £30 saving at 30% off. Because this product is newly tracked by us, there is no historical price data to confirm whether £99.99 is a genuine long-term RRP or a reference price that rarely sticks. That warrants caution. Worth buying if you need it now; worth watching if you can wait for confirmed history.