Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This in-depth review covers everything on the latest flagship headset from SteelSeries, the Arctis Nova Elite. This includes sound quality, build and comfort, EQ, mic tests, comparisons, and more! This is quite an expensive headset, but are there enough redeeming qualities to justify it's price?
👇Purchase Your Nova Elite Here (supports channel)👇
Nova Elite Amazon Global Link - geni.us/GphBlsO
Nova Pro Wireless Purchase Link - geni.us/fBlkhb (Amazon)
👇Wicked Cushions StealthZ Pads Purchase links:👇
Wicked Cushions Website: wickedcushions.com/gtstealthz
Amazon USA - amzn.to/4bkcoUQ
Amazon UK - amzn.to/4eZl8Rm
Amazon Canada - amzn.to/3QDlpPa
Amazon Germany - amzn.to/48qajVY
Amazon France - amzn.to/3DdcpgH
👇Wicked Cushions FreeZe Pads Purchase links:👇
Wickedcushions website: wickedcushions.com/gadgetrytech (Special Code Waiting Inside)
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3YcT8lg (Amazon) (Use Code gadgetry15)
Sonar Auto-EQ Imports! - Save time on PC!
Stock Pad Music and Immersive - bit.ly/3WrHNxS
Stock Pad FPS - bit.ly/470XDEL
FreeZe Pad Music and Immersive - bit.ly/4mQzh6k
FreeZe Pad FPS - bit.ly/4nAsMFZ
StealthZ Pad Music and Immersive - bit.ly/434DQms
StealthZ Pad FPS - bit.ly/4nGOWXg
Other Models Mentioned:
Astro A50X - geni.us/iVQV3
Astro A50 Gen 5 - geni.us/bU9x
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro - geni.us/3g9rGA
Audeze Maxwell - geni.us/naJgKBz
HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 - hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headset
Save 10% off anything at dekoniaudio.com! Coupon Code: GADGETRYTECH10
Save 10% off anything at capraaudio.com/?ref=GADGETRYTECH Coupon Code: gadgetry
Save 15% off anything at Wicked Cushions! - wickedcushions.com/pages/gadgetrytech
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe
Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/gadgetrytech
Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!):
Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
PayPal Donate: bit.ly/3IEuymW
Amazon Referral (costs you nothing but supports channel!) - amzn.to/4lEsKfA
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:45 - Special Features
03:27 - Cool Stuff For Streamers and Multi Taskers
06:00 - Chat Mix without Sonar?
07:00 - Mobile App
07:54 - What's Included
10:33 - Toilet Test
11:28 - Build and Comfort
15:13 - Pad Swaps!
17:31 - Mic Tests
19:57 - Objective Audio
24:34 - EQ Settings for Stock and Wicked Cushions Pads
27:35 - Subjective Gaming Performance
30:59 - vs Others
37:04 - Final Thoughts
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
#gaming #headsets #steelseries
This in-depth review covers everything on the latest flagship headset from SteelSeries, the Arctis Nova Elite. This includes sound quality, build and comfort, EQ, mic tests, comparisons, and more! This is quite an expensive headset, but are there enough redeeming qualities to justify it's price?
👇Purchase Your Nova Elite Here (supports channel)👇
Nova Elite Amazon Global Link - geni.us/GphBlsO
Nova Pro Wireless Purchase Link - geni.us/fBlkhb (Amazon)
👇Wicked Cushions StealthZ Pads Purchase links:👇
Wicked Cushions Website: wickedcushions.com/gtstealthz
Amazon USA - amzn.to/4bkcoUQ
Amazon UK - amzn.to/4eZl8Rm
Amazon Canada - amzn.to/3QDlpPa
Amazon Germany - amzn.to/48qajVY
Amazon France - amzn.to/3DdcpgH
👇Wicked Cushions FreeZe Pads Purchase links:👇
Wickedcushions website: wickedcushions.com/gadgetrytech (Special Code Waiting Inside)
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3YcT8lg (Amazon) (Use Code gadgetry15)
Sonar Auto-EQ Imports! - Save time on PC!
Stock Pad Music and Immersive - bit.ly/3WrHNxS
Stock Pad FPS - bit.ly/470XDEL
FreeZe Pad Music and Immersive - bit.ly/4mQzh6k
FreeZe Pad FPS - bit.ly/4nAsMFZ
StealthZ Pad Music and Immersive - bit.ly/434DQms
StealthZ Pad FPS - bit.ly/4nGOWXg
Other Models Mentioned:
Astro A50X - geni.us/iVQV3
Astro A50 Gen 5 - geni.us/bU9x
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro - geni.us/3g9rGA
Audeze Maxwell - geni.us/naJgKBz
HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 - hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headset
Save 10% off anything at dekoniaudio.com! Coupon Code: GADGETRYTECH10
Save 10% off anything at capraaudio.com/?ref=GADGETRYTECH Coupon Code: gadgetry
Save 15% off anything at Wicked Cushions! - wickedcushions.com/pages/gadgetrytech
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe
Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/gadgetrytech
Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!):
Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
PayPal Donate: bit.ly/3IEuymW
Amazon Referral (costs you nothing but supports channel!) - amzn.to/4lEsKfA
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:45 - Special Features
03:27 - Cool Stuff For Streamers and Multi Taskers
06:00 - Chat Mix without Sonar?
07:00 - Mobile App
07:54 - What's Included
10:33 - Toilet Test
11:28 - Build and Comfort
15:13 - Pad Swaps!
17:31 - Mic Tests
19:57 - Objective Audio
24:34 - EQ Settings for Stock and Wicked Cushions Pads
27:35 - Subjective Gaming Performance
30:59 - vs Others
37:04 - Final Thoughts
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
#gaming #headsets #steelseries
