SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless – Overview
- Quick-Switch Wireless: Tap the power button to switch between low-latency 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Nano USB-C dongle: The compact L-shaped USB-C dongle connects to PlayStation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch (docked), and Bluetooth covers phones, tablets and handhelds.
- Up to 40-hour battery: Up to 30 hours on 2.4GHz or 40 hours on Bluetooth, and a 15-minute charge gives up to 9 hours of play.
- Neodymium drivers: 40mm neodymium magnetic drivers (20–22,000 Hz) with 360° Spatial Audio support.
- Detachable ClearCast mic: ClearCast Gen 2.X bidirectional noise-cancelling mic with high-bandwidth 32 kHz/16-bit audio and an included pop filter.
- 200+ game presets: The free Arctis Companion app (iOS/Android) has audio presets for Call of Duty, Fortnite, GTA and 200+ other games.
- Light and durable: Weighs 260 g, with a dual-hinge design and removable, breathable memory foam ear cushions.
- Not for Xbox: The 3P dongle does not support Xbox; the Arctis Nova 3X Wireless is the Xbox version.
- Warranty: 1 Year Carry-In Warranty
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model | Arctis Nova 3P Wireless |
| Part Number | 61686 |
| EAN | 5707119059510 |
| Colour | Black |
| Primary Platform | PlayStation |
| Platform Compatibility | PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, handhelds, Android, iOS (not Xbox) |
| Speakers / Audio | |
| Driver | 40mm neodymium magnetic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20–22,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 107 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mW |
| Impedance | 36 Ohm |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 1% |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No |
| Spatial Audio | 360° Spatial Audio supported |
| EQ / App | Arctis Companion app (iOS / Android) with 200+ game-specific audio presets; SteelSeries GG on PC |
| Microphone | |
| Type | ClearCast Gen 2.X, detachable boom (pop filter included) |
| Polar Pattern | Bidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 100–10,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | -12 dBV/Pa |
| Bandwidth | 32 kHz / 16-bit |
| Noise Cancellation | Bidirectional noise-cancelling |
| Connectivity & Battery | |
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless + Bluetooth 5.3 (Quick-Switch via power button; not simultaneous) |
| Wireless Dongle | Compact USB-C 2.4GHz dongle (PlayStation / PC / Switch; not interchangeable with the 3X dongle) |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours (2.4GHz) / up to 40 hours (Bluetooth) |
| Fast Charge | 15 minutes = up to 9 hours of play |
| Battery | 490 mAh, 3.8 V lithium-ion |
| Charging | USB-C; USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 0.3 m |
| ChatMix | Works on PC with Sonar; not supported on PlayStation |
| On-Ear Controls | Volume/ChatMix wheel (press for media controls), power/pairing/Quick-Switch button, mic mute button |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 260 g |
| Construction | Dual-hinge design |
| Ear Cushions | Removable, breathable memory foam |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +40 °C |
| In the Box | |
| Contents | Arctis Nova 3P Wireless headset Detachable ClearCast microphone Microphone pop filter USB-C wireless 2.4GHz dongle USB-C to USB-C charging cable (0.3 m) |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Carry-In Warranty |
Watch: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless Video
About the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless
The Arctis Nova 3P Wireless (part number 61686) is SteelSeries’ PlayStation-focused dual-wireless headset, launched in 2025. A compact USB-C dongle gives low-latency 2.4GHz audio on PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch, and a tap of the power button switches to Bluetooth 5.3 for your phone. Battery life is up to 30 hours on 2.4GHz and 40 hours on Bluetooth, and a 15-minute charge gives up to 9 hours. The detachable ClearCast Gen 2.X mic records at 32 kHz/16-bit, and the headset weighs 260 g. The 3P does not work with Xbox; the Arctis Nova 3X Wireless is the Xbox version.
