80
Sarah Jacobsson Purewal
Tom's Hardware
“The Arctis Nova 1 is sleek, comfortable, and versatile — it’s a great buy at $60, so long as you can live with an analog headset.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Good audio quality for price
- Lightweight comfort design
- Adjustable elastic headband
- Well-built with comfortable fit
- Better overall microphone performance
- Universal Bluetooth connectivity
Points of Contention
- Generic boring look
- No premium feel
- Struggles to block background noise
- Bulky and unstable for movement
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics60
Aleksha McLoughlin
TechRadar
“The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 is a no‑frills gaming headset that gets the job done.”
59
Jake Thauvette, Vanessa McCuaig, John Peroramas
RTINGS
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 is a budget-friendly wireless earbud option designed for gamers and casual listeners. It offers noise-cancelling capabilities and cross-platform connectivity for gaming, music, and workouts.
