SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 – Overview
- Simultaneous wireless: Hear game audio via the USB-C dongle and music or calls via Bluetooth at the same time, with separate EQ for game and mobile.
- Arctis Companion App: Real-time audio control from your phone with 200+ pro EQ presets, plus per-channel volume balancing.
- Long battery life: Up to 54 hours on 2.4GHz (38 hours with Bluetooth running simultaneously), and a 15-minute USB-C fast charge gives up to 6 hours.
- Neodymium magnetic drivers: 40 mm neodymium drivers with a 20–22,000 Hz frequency response and 360° Spatial Audio support.
- ClearCast Gen 2 mic: Retractable bidirectional noise-rejecting boom mic with adjustable mic EQ and Sonar AI enhancement on PC.
- ChatMix dial: On-ear ChatMix dial balances game and chat audio via SteelSeries Sonar on PC, alongside volume, mute and Bluetooth controls.
- USB-C plug & play: Supports PC, PlayStation, Switch, handhelds and more via the USB-C dongle; USB-C to USB-A adapter included.
- Steel construction: Lightweight metal build with a steel outer headband, adjustable elastic headband and AirWeave memory foam cushions.
- Warranty: 1 Year Carry-In Warranty
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model | Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 |
| Part Number | 61730 |
| EAN | 5707119065597 |
| Colour | Black |
| Platform Compatibility | PC (ChatMix via Sonar, Windows 10+), PS5 / PS4 (ChatMix via on-screen menu only), Mac (no ChatMix), Nintendo Switch 1 / 2 (USB-C wireless or Bluetooth; mic over 2.4GHz only), iPhone with USB-C, Android, USB-C tablets, Handhelds (USB-C wireless or Bluetooth), Meta Quest 2 / 3 (audio only) |
| Headphone Style | Over-ear |
| Speakers / Audio | |
| Drivers | 40 mm neodymium magnetic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20–22,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 105 dBSPL @ 1 kHz / 1 mW |
| Impedance | 36 ? |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 3% |
| Spatial Audio | 360° Spatial Audio supported |
| EQ / Software | Arctis Companion App (iOS 15.6+ / Android 9+) with 200+ pro EQ presets; SteelSeries GG + Sonar (Windows 10+, required for ChatMix on PC) |
| Microphone | |
| Type | ClearCast Gen 2 – retractable boom |
| Polar Pattern | Bidirectional noise-cancelling |
| Frequency Response | 100–7,000 Hz (2.4GHz) / 100–6,500 Hz (Bluetooth) |
| Sensitivity | -12 dBV/Pa (near-field) / -15 dBV/Pa (far-field) |
| Noise Cancellation | Noise-rejecting mic; further enhancement with Sonar AI noise cancellation on PC |
| Mic EQ | Adjustable mic EQ |
| Connectivity & Battery | |
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless via compact USB-C dongle + Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Simultaneous 2.4GHz + Bluetooth | Yes – game audio via dongle and mobile audio/calls via Bluetooth mix together |
| Battery Life | Up to 54 hours (2.4GHz) / 42 hours (Bluetooth) / 38 hours (simultaneous 2.4GHz + Bluetooth) |
| Fast Charge | USB-C – 15 minutes for up to 6 hours of play |
| Cables & Adapters | USB-A to USB-C charging cable (1.5 m); USB-C to USB-A adapter |
| On-Ear Controls | Volume dial, ChatMix dial, Power, Pairing, Bluetooth, Mute |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 325 g |
| Headband | Steel outer headband with adjustable elastic headband |
| Ear Cushions | AirWeave memory foam |
| In the Box | |
| Contents | Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 headset Compact USB-C wireless dongle USB-A to USB-C charging cable (1.5 m) USB-C to USB-A adapter |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Carry-In Warranty |
Watch: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Video
About the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
The Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 in Black (part number 61730) is the 2025 update to one of SteelSeries’ most popular headsets. It plays 2.4GHz game audio and Bluetooth audio at the same time, so a Discord call or music from your phone mixes with your game. Battery life is up to 54 hours on 2.4GHz (38 hours with both running), the ChatMix dial balances game and chat on PC with Sonar, and the Arctis Companion app has 200+ EQ presets. It works with PC, PlayStation, Switch, handhelds and USB-C phones, and has a steel-reinforced headband at 325 g.
