Наушники — SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X

The Arctis Nova 3X Wireless is a gaming headset from SteelSeries, the Danish maker of gaming peripherals. It is designed for Xbox but works across platforms, and it connects either through a USB-C 2.4 GHz adapter or by Bluetooth 5.3. The emphasis is on low weight, long battery life and sound presets tuned for specific games through a mobile app.

Key specs that matter

It uses 40 mm neodymium drivers in closed-back over-ear earcups. Frequency response is 20 Hz to 22 kHz, impedance is 36 ohms and sensitivity is 93 dB, with a maximum SPL of 107 dB. Battery life is up to 30 hours on 2.4 GHz and up to 40 hours on Bluetooth, with fast charging giving 9 hours of use from 15 minutes. The headset weighs 260 g. The microphone is a retractable bidirectional ClearCast Gen 2 unit with noise cancellation, covering 100 Hz to 10 kHz.

Engineering and use context

The USB-C adapter is L-shaped and small, plugging into Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, VR headsets, handheld consoles and phones. Quick-Switch lets one press of the power button move between the 2.4 GHz link and Bluetooth, and each connection keeps its own sound profile. Game presets apply over 2.4 GHz, while Bluetooth uses a music or everyday listening profile. The mobile app offers more than 200 presets, including profiles for titles such as Call of Duty and Fortnite that emphasise cues like footsteps. The Nova Acoustic System includes 360-degree spatial audio. The ComfortMAX system uses breathable AirWeave memory foam cushions and a four-point adjustable headband. The frame uses a dual-hinge construction for durability. The bidirectional microphone rejects sound arriving from the sides to keep voice communication clear, and it retracts into the earcup when not in use. Controls sit on the earcups. Colour options include black, white, aqua and lavender. The headset is compatible with Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Android and Meta Quest 2 and 3. Play continues during USB-C charging, and its launch price was USD 109.99.

Pairing

The 2.4 GHz adapter gives low-latency audio for consoles and PCs, and Bluetooth handles phones and music. Its low weight suits long gaming sessions, and the closed earcups keep game sound private.

Alternatives

SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the higher model of the range with active noise cancellation and a base station with swappable batteries.