SteelSeriesNew Arctis Nova 3 Multi-Platform Gaming Headset - Signature Arctis Sound - ClearCast Gen 2 Mic - PC, PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Mobile,Black

These do just fine however I’ve heard poor things about the Sonar software. I don’t use the sonar software and they work exactly how you’d want headphones to work. I have a stand-alone mic so I don’t use the mic but audio works great they sound good and feel good

These are decent headphones. Totally worth the price. I like the quality of the materials, also the microphone does a decent job, its a retractable microphone, on a flexible arm (sort of a wire) so you can place it precisely in front of your mouth.But if by accident you touch the cable it makes strange noise but I don't care.I've never felt something unusual regarding their weight, for me they fit perfectly fine.The don't have Bluetooth but I don't care as I only use the cable.

They are really good headphones. Just don't drop them on hardwood...they snap.

The Arctis Nova 3 Multi-Platform Gaming Headset, and it’s a pretty solid headset overall. While it’s not wireless, the fit is snug and comfortable, and it stays secure even during long gaming sessions. The ear cups are nice and cushioned, which adds to the overall comfort.In terms of sound, it’s decent. The signature Arctis sound is clear, and while it might not be as booming or immersive as some premium models, it still does the job well for gaming, music, and voice chat. The ClearCast Gen 2 mic is a nice touch—my voice comes through clearly, and there’s very little background noise, which is great for multiplayer games.One downside is the lack of wireless functionality, which I personally miss when I’m gaming. But for those who don’t mind being wired, this headset offers great value for the price. It works well across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and mobile, making it a versatile option for gamers on multiple platforms.Overall, I’m happy with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. It’s comfortable, the sound is good for the price, and it offers reliable performance across various platforms. It’s definitely worth considering if you’re looking for a solid headset without breaking the bank.

Whether by accident or design all my peripherals to date have been Razer, this includes the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Headset, it was a good headset with excellent sound and build quality, it lasted me for years despite being dropped, stepped on, twisted and bent, the mic finally gave out after i accidentally dropped it in a bucket of water and even then every other aspect of the headset worked.If this sounds like a ringing endorsement of the Razer, it is, so much so i was intending to just buy the exact same headset to replace it. But instead i took a chance with the Steel Series Arctis Nova 3, it was slightly cheaper than the Kraken at the time and in my honest opinion it is better in every way, the sound clarity for the cost is appreciably better than the Kraken and the Mic comes with noise cancelling that i actually use because it works and isn't a pointless gimmick.But, where it truly shines over the Kraken is the absolutely better software if you've owned a Razer Headset you will agree that it can be a pain sometimes to get the software to function properly, and sometimes it just stops working randomly, not to mention there was an entire period of time where the THX feature of the Kraken {yes the biggest selling point of the headset} literally stopped working for months after a Razer software update, no such issue with Steel Series' Sonar.Another major complaint i had with the Razer is the control box for the THX spatial audio and other controls its an annoying dangling hinderance, it comes with sticky tape but that then limits how far away from your device you can take it, it's by far the worst aspect of the Razer Kraken, all the controls for the Arctis Nova are flush with the headset and easily identifiable and useable without actually needing to see them.Another problem with the Razer Kraken was the design of the ear muffs made my face a sticky sweaty mess, this made it difficult to wear for extended period in a non-air conditioned room, the Arctis Nova 3 is by far more comfortable and the weight of the headset is noticeably lighter than the Kraken.All in all if you're looking for a good sub 100$ dollar headset and you inevitably come up with a head to head between this and the Razer Kraken, this one is better by far.

I normally avoid wired headsets but, in this case, I had no choice (if you wear a wireless headset right next to a router, you will have issues, there's no way around that). I don't like headsets with attached microphones but this one surprised me. You have the option to pull the mic out of the left side of the headset, and you can push it right back in when you're done using it (I'm a klutz, I will bump it so many times if I'm not paying attention).You get two connection options, the audio jack (if you know, you know) or the USB. I've used both, the audio for the laptop, and the USB for the PC. The color feature only works if you connect through USB so if you can't figure out why it's not turning on the colors (which is really just an aesthetic) when you just connect it via the audio jack, it's not broken, it's just not the right connection for the feature.You do hear clearly and so far, I've heard no complaints about the voice/mic aspect (I've used it through Discord and Google Meets). It's also fairly comfortable.The only downside I'd mention is that if I'm listening to something loud, so can anyone in else in the room, and I'm used to wireless headsets that can be loud without broadcasting it to a whole room (but at least, that's what doors are made for, so eh, minor thing).