The Nova 7 is Steelseries' best selling headset because it offers great build quality and premium features for a competitive price. The next step up would be the Nova Pro, which retails for $380. The Nova 7 is designed for both durability and comfort; the suspension-style headband is comprised of a tough steel core and the breathable AirWeave memory-foam type ear cushions keep your ears from getting sweaty. The Nova 7 excels at in-game audio thanks to big 40mm drivers that support 360-degree spatial sound. Other features include dual simultaneous wireless connectivity (2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth), USB Type-C charging, and a retractable boom microphone.

Steelseries released an updated model in October of 2025, with a significantly longer battery life (50 hours compared to 38 hours) and real-time audio control with the SteelSeries Companion mobile app. Outside of that, little has changed.

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