SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Sage & Gold – Overview
- Certified Hi-Res wireless: Hi-Res Wireless Audio certified (tested by the Japan Audio Society) with 96kHz/24-bit audio processing and the LC3+ codec.
- Carbon fibre drivers: 40 mm carbon fibre drivers with a brass surround ring are light yet rigid for faster response, lower distortion and a 10-40,000 Hz frequency response.
- OmniPlay multi-source mixing: Mix up to four audio sources at once (USB 1 + USB 2 or USB 3 + Bluetooth + line-in) with no audio degradation.
- Hybrid ANC: 4-mic hybrid active noise cancellation reduces up to 89% of background noise, with a Transparency Mode for awareness.
- Dual microphone system: A retractable ClearCast Gen 2.X boom mic and smart-switching on-ear beamforming mics use onboard AI Noise Rejection to remove up to 97% of background noise.
- 2 batteries, no downtime: Two hot-swappable lithium-ion batteries give 30 hours each (60 hours total), with the spare charging in the GameHub.
- GameHub control: Control volume, source mix, EQ and more from the GameHub or the on-headset controls, plus GG/Sonar on PC and the Arctis Companion mobile app.
- Premium build and comfort: Cold-rolled steel and die-cast aluminium construction with memory-foam vegan-leather cushions and a suspended inner headband.
- Warranty: 1 Year Carry-In Warranty
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Sage & Gold Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model | Arctis Nova Elite |
| Part Number | 61663 |
| EAN | 5707119059497 |
| Colour | Sage & Gold |
| Platform Compatibility | PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch / Switch 2, Mac, iPhone (USB-C), Android, tablets (USB-C), handhelds, Meta Quest 2/3 (audio only) |
| Software (PC) | SteelSeries GG + Sonar Audio Software Suite (Windows 10 and above; required for ChatMix on PC); GG + Engine (Windows 8.1+, macOS 10.13+) |
| Mobile App | Arctis Companion App (iOS 15.6+ / Android 9+) |
| Speakers / Audio | |
| Speaker Drivers | 40 mm carbon fibre |
| Driver Design | 2-piece – brass surround + carbon fibre driver |
| Frequency Response | 10-40,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 101 dBSPL @ 1 kHz/1 mW |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 1% |
| Hi-Res Wireless Certified | Yes |
| Active Noise Cancellation | 4-mic hybrid ANC with Transparency Mode |
| 360-degree Spatial Audio | Tempest 3D, Windows Sonic Spatial, SteelSeries Sonar Surround for Windows; DTS Headphone and Dolby Atmos (sold separately) |
| EQ Software | SteelSeries GG / Sonar (PC), Arctis Companion App (mobile) |
| Microphone | |
| Type | ClearCast Gen 2.X retractable boom mic + smart-switching on-ear beamforming microphone |
| Polar Pattern | Boom: bidirectional; on-ear mic: omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response (wireless) | 100-14,000 Hz |
| Bandwidth | 32 kHz / 16-bit |
| Noise Rejection | Built-in AI Noise Rejection (all systems); Sonar software for PC |
| Connectivity & Battery | |
| Gaming Wireless | 2.4GHz (via GameHub) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + LE Audio (SBC with Multipoint, up to 10 saved devices; LC3 / LC3+ for LE Audio) |
| Simultaneous Audio (OmniPlay) | Up to 4 sources: USB 1 + USB 2 (or USB 3) + Bluetooth + line-in |
| Base Station | Arctis Nova Elite GameHub (USB 1 / USB 2 / USB 3 inputs; USB 3 has an Xbox mode) |
| Battery System | Infinite Power System – 2x hot-swappable batteries, 60 hours (30 hours per battery) |
| Fast Charge | USB-C – 15 minutes for up to 4 hours play |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Cables | 3x USB-C to USB-A cable (1.5 m) |
| Controls | |
| On-Ear Controls | Volume/ChatMix dial; Source Mix / Power / Pairing / Quick-Switch button; mute button; Bluetooth media control; multifunction wheel for remote GameHub control |
| Physical | |
| Weight (headset) | 380 g |
| Weight (GameHub) | 169 g |
| Weight (carrying case) | 143 g |
| Frame | Cold-rolled steel and die-cast aluminium |
| Headband | Suspended inner headband |
| Ear Cushions | Memory foam wrapped in vegan leather |
| In the Box | |
| Contents | Arctis Nova Elite headset Arctis Nova Elite GameHub 3x USB-C to USB-A cable (1.5 m) Microphone pop filter |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Carry-In Warranty |
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About the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Sage & Gold
The Arctis Nova Elite Sage & Gold (part number 61663) is a special colourway of SteelSeries’ flagship headset, released in late 2025, with the same hardware as the Obsidian model. That means 40mm carbon fibre drivers with a brass surround, Hi-Res Wireless certification, 4-mic hybrid ANC with Transparency Mode, and a dual mic system with AI noise rejection. Two hot-swappable batteries (30 hours each) rotate through the GameHub, which also connects PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch over USB and mixes up to four sources. It is a premium pick for a setup where looks matter as much as sound.
