Specifications |
Compatibility |
PC |
Yes (ChatMix via Sonar Software, Windows 10+) |
PS4 / PS5 |
Yes (ChatMix from system, not headset) |
Xbox Series X|S |
Yes |
Mac |
Yes (*ChatMix not supported) |
Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 |
USB-C Wireless or Bluetooth |
iPhone (USB-C) |
USB-C Wireless or Bluetooth |
Android |
USB-C Wireless or Bluetooth |
Tablet (USB-C) |
USB-C Wireless or Bluetooth |
Handheld Consoles |
USB-C Wireless or Bluetooth |
Meta Quest 2 | 3 |
USB-C Wireless or Bluetooth (Audio Only) |
Software |
Arctis Companion App |
iOS 15.6+, Android 9+ |
GG + Engine |
Windows 8.1+, MacOS 10.13+ |
GG + Sonar Suite |
Windows 10+ (required for ChatMix on PC) |
Audio |
Drivers |
40mm Carbon Fiber Drivers, Brass Surround + Carbon Fiber Design |
Frequency Response |
10–40,000 Hz |
Sensitivity |
101 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mW |
Impedance |
38 Ohms |
THD |
< 1% |
Spatial Audio |
Tempest 3D, Windows Sonic, SteelSeries Sonar Surround, DTS Headphone, Dolby Atmos* (*sold separately) |
Microphone |
Type |
ClearCast Gen 2.X Retractable Boom + Smart-Switching On-Ear Beamforming |
Polar Pattern |
Bidirectional (Boom), Omnidirectional (On-Ear) |
Frequency Response |
100–14,000 Hz |
Sensitivity |
-14 dBV/Pa |
Bandwidth |
32kHz/16Bit |
Noise Cancellation |
4-Mic Hybrid ANC + Transparency Mode, AI Noise Rejection (all systems) |
Battery |
System |
Infinite Power System (2x hot-swappable batteries) |
Life |
60 hours total (30h per battery) |
Fast Charge |
15 mins = up to 4 hours play |
Type |
Lithium-ion |
Wireless |
Certification |
Hi-Res Wireless |
Gaming Wireless |
2.4GHz |
Bluetooth |
V5.3 + LE Audio (SBC, LC3, LC3+, MultiPoint up to 10 devices) |
Simultaneous Audio |
Yes (OmniPlay – up to 4 sources) |
On-Ear Controls |
Controls |
Volume/ChatMix Dial, Source Mix, Power/Pairing, Mute, Bluetooth Media Control, Multifunction Wheel |
Box Contents |
Arctis Nova Elite Headset, GameHub, 3x USB-C to USB-C Cables (1m), Mic Pop Filter, Carrying Case |
Weight |
Headset |
380 g |
GameHub |
169 g |
Carrying Case |
143 g |