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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless

Lavender · Over-ear · Released 2025

Specifications

None

Noise cancelling

Detachable boom

Microphone

2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth

Wireless

Overview

Wireless gaming headset

SteelSeries' entry-level wireless gaming headset for Xbox and other systems, with a switchable USB-C 2.4 GHz dongle, Bluetooth and a detachable boom mic. It switches between the two connections rather than playing both; the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless adds a retractable mic and longer battery life.

  • Xbox and PlayStation on one dongle

    A switch on the slim USB-C dongle toggles Xbox mode, so it works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PC and Switch. Its small, L-shaped design leaves neighbouring ports free, and a USB-A adapter is included.

  • Game presets from a phone app

    SteelSeries' phone app loads game-specific EQ presets onto the headset, so you can change the sound while playing on console. The 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections keep separate presets.

  • Light but small fit

    Reviewers found the 260 g headset light and comfortable, with breathable fabric cushions, but sized for smaller heads even at its largest setting.

Battery

Rated up to 30 hours on 2.4 GHz or 40 hours on Bluetooth. A 15-minute USB-C charge gives up to 9 hours.

Chat balance

The headset's ChatMix control works natively on Xbox. On PC it needs SteelSeries Sonar, and PS5 sets the balance in its own menu.

Family guide

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1, 3 and 5 headsets
StandardP · PlayStationX · Xbox
Nova 3 Wireless 2025 Detachable mic; up to 40 hours per charge on Bluetooth
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Arctis Nova 3P Wireless PlayStation edition; also PC, Switch and mobile, but not Xbox
Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Adds Xbox support alongside PlayStation, PC and SwitchThis model
Nova 5 Wireless 2024 Fully retractable mic; up to 60 hours per charge on Bluetooth
Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Works with PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile, not Xbox
Arctis Nova 5P Wireless PlayStation edition of the Nova 5, with the same specifications
Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Adds Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One support
Nova 1 2022
Arctis Nova 1 Wired over a universal 3.5 mm jack, so it also works with Xbox
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Colours

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