SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X 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 multi-platform USB-C dongle has a physical Xbox/PC switch, so it works with Xbox as well as PlayStation 5, PC and Switch. A USB-A adapter is included.
- 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.
- ChatMix on Xbox and PC: Hold the volume wheel to toggle ChatMix, which balances game and chat audio on Xbox and on PC with Sonar.
- Warranty: 1 Year Carry-In Warranty
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model | Arctis Nova 3X Wireless |
| Part Number | 61689 |
| EAN | 5707119059572 |
| Colour | Black |
| Primary Platform | Xbox |
| Platform Compatibility | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, handhelds, Android, iOS |
| 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 | USB-C 2.4GHz multi-platform dongle with physical Xbox / PC mode switch (not interchangeable with the 3P dongle); USB-A to USB-C adapter included |
| 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 | Supported on Xbox and on PC with Sonar; not 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 3X Wireless headset Detachable ClearCast microphone Microphone pop filter USB-C wireless 2.4GHz dongle USB-A to USB-C adapter USB-C to USB-C charging cable (0.3 m) |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Carry-In Warranty |
Watch: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Video
About the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless
The Arctis Nova 3X Wireless (part number 61689) is the Xbox version of SteelSeries’ Nova 3 Wireless. Its USB-C dongle has a physical Xbox/PC switch, so the same headset works on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as well as PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch, and a USB-A adapter is included for older ports. You get 2.4GHz wireless plus Bluetooth 5.3 with Quick-Switch, up to 30 hours on 2.4GHz or 40 hours on Bluetooth, ChatMix on Xbox and on PC with Sonar, and a detachable 32 kHz/16-bit ClearCast Gen 2.X mic in a 260 g frame.
