# SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless: specs and price

**Price (US):** $179.99 at steelseries.com (Launch MSRP (corrected from draft's $149; $199 figure cited in draft is the separate Nova 7 Gen 2 price)), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 13 gaming headsets we track it is #5 cheapest of 13; category median $189.99.
**Brand:** SteelSeries
**Released:** 2022-08
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 28/100, #13 of 16 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $179.99 |
| Brand | SteelSeries |
| Released | 2022-08 |
| Connection | wireless |
| Driver (mm) | 40 |
| Battery hours | 38 |
| Surround sound | Yes |
| Mic type | retractable |
| Weight (g) | 326 |
| Rgb | No |

## Where it stands

At $180, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is #4 cheapest of the 13 gaming headsets we track, where the median is $199.99. On the spec sheet, its driver of 40 mm is the lowest of the 15, its release of 2022 is the lowest of the 11, and its battery hours of 38 is below the median of the 14.

## What reviewers say

All three whitelisted hands-on reviews (SoundGuys, Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide) agree the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is very comfortable, versatile across platforms, and long-lasting — SoundGuys measured 41h15m of battery life — but all three fault its default sound as merely 'good, not great', with bass tuning that hurts music. Every quote and measured value was verified as a literal match against the fetched source text. (Based on 3 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2022-08-23–2025-10-31.)

Praised: Very comfortable, lightweight build for long sessions; Versatile cross-platform connectivity (2.4GHz dongle + Bluetooth); Solid battery life (SoundGuys measured 41h15m); USB-C fast charging.
Flagged: Default sound only 'good, not great', off/strange tuning; Bass tuning hurts music playback (underwhelming/weak per Tom's Hardware & Tom's Guide, over-emphasized per SoundGuys); No active noise cancelling (ANC).
Disagreement: Sources split on fit: Tom's Guide found the Nova 7 noticeably tighter than the older Arctis 7 ('the fit is a little tight'), while SoundGuys called the clamping force 'a little on the light side' and Tom's Hardware praised 'the perfect clamping force.' They also disagree on bass direction — SoundGuys measures it as over-emphasized while Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide hear it as weak/underwhelming.
Sources: SoundGuys (2025-10-31, soundguys.com), Tom's Hardware (2022-08-23, tomshardware.com), Tom's Guide (2024-02-14, tomsguide.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless?**

All three whitelisted hands-on reviews (SoundGuys, Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide) agree the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is very comfortable, versatile across platforms, and long-lasting — SoundGuys measured 41h15m of battery life — but all three fault its default sound as merely 'good, not great', with bass tuning that hurts music. Every quote and measured value was verified as a literal match against the fetched source text. Praised: Very comfortable, lightweight build for long sessions; Versatile cross-platform connectivity (2.4GHz dongle + Bluetooth); Solid battery life (SoundGuys measured 41h15m); USB-C fast charging. Flagged: Default sound only 'good, not great', off/strange tuning; Bass tuning hurts music playback (underwhelming/weak per Tom's Hardware & Tom's Guide, over-emphasized per SoundGuys); No active noise cancelling (ANC). (From 3 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless cost?**

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless has a US price of $179.99 (Launch MSRP (corrected from draft's $149; $199 figure cited in draft is the separate Nova 7 Gen 2 price)), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless compare on price?**

At $180, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is #4 cheapest of the 13 gaming headsets we track, where the median is $199.99.

**When was the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless released?**

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless was released 2022-08.

**What are the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless's key specs?**

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (SteelSeries): connection wireless, driver mm 40, battery hours 38, surround sound Yes, mic type retractable. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7 (steelseries.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.gn.com/newsroom/news/2022/august/steelseries-introduces-the-arctis-nova-7 (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/gaming-headsets/steelseries-arctis-nova-7/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless price of record was $179.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/gaming-headsets/steelseries-arctis-nova-7/
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