As a part of its line revamp for its widespread Arctis line of gaming headsets, which started with the Arctis Nova Professional Wi-fi, SteelSeries launched the $180 (£175, AU$200) Arctis Nova 7X Wi-fi, the $100 (£100, AU$110) Nova Three USB plus analog wired mannequin and the $60 (£60, AU$70) analog wired Nova 1. As you’d anticipate for the cash, the Nova 1 is a reasonably primary, entry-level gaming headset, however it’s made notable by SteelSeries’ Sonar software program suite.

The headsets share the generational modifications of the Nova Professional, together with the totally retractable mic, up to date high-fidelity drivers and Sonar software program assist (for the spatial audio, parametric equalizer, mic noise cancellation and extra). The Nova 7 Wi-fi is available in three variations: The 7X for the Xbox, 7P for the PlayStation and seven for PC. The Nova 1 can be obtainable in three variations.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

$60 at Steelseries

Like

• Stable audio
• Good controls and encompass for the cash by way of the Sonar software program

Do not Like

• With out the Sonar noise cancellation, the mic is hissy
• No seen mute indicator
• Flexible mic increase could develop retractability points

The entry-level Nova 1 is basically primary, and basically for Home windows since its high quality depends on the Sonar software program, which I mentioned in depth within the Arctis Nova Professional Wi-fi evaluate. Like most finances headsets, it connects by way of a detachable 3.5mm analog cable, and there is a mute button and quantity dial on the earcup. Because of the power to tweak it utilizing SteelSeries wonderful Sonar software program, which offers noise-cancellation and equalizer controls past its class, it might ship spectacular audio. That features surprisingly good encompass. 

It is also fairly comfy and adjustable, and would not skimp on SteelSeries signature rotating earcup design. I do not know the way it ranks for sturdiness, a giant consideration in sub-$100 headsets — it is a new design and solely time will inform. Until I attempt to break it on objective, which I would moderately not do and which would not signify regular put on and tear.

However, whereas scripting this I began bending the mic stem as a result of the increase appears flimsy, and I appear to have pulled it out just a little too far. Now it will not retract. So, there you’ve it. I’ve by no means been a fan of the corporate’s retractable mics, although, and the brand new totally retractable designs might be much more irritating for me. I want flip up since they’re simpler to function single-handed and do not require a mute indicator.

Within the absence of the software program, this headset is much less engaging. The sound is not dangerous, however it advantages from the ability enhance you can provide it in software program. And the mic has lots of background hiss with out the Clearcast noise cancellation; with Clearcast and the equalizer, it might get superb. The hiss should not have an effect on your in-game chat understandability, however it’s not precisely nice to listen to both. And when you can mute the mic, there is no indicator to inform you it is muted, which will get annoying.

With the software program, which you get on a Home windows system, the Arctis Nova 1 can carry out above its class, however with out the software program it isn’t fairly as aggressive. I would not be moved to modify from the Nacon Rig 500 HX Gen 2 for a similar cash.

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