Specification
Compatibility

PC
ChatMix (via Sonar Software) *Windows 10 and above

PS4 | PS5
* PlayStation ChatMix control from system not headset.

Xbox Series X|S
ChatMix

Mac
*ChatMix not supported

Switch|Switch 2
USB-C Wireless or BT

iPhone (USB-C)
USB-C Wireless or BT

Android
USB-C Wireless or BT

Tablet (USB-C)
USB-C Wireless or BT

Handheld
USB-C Wireless or BT

Meta Quest 2|3
USB-C Wireless or BT *Audio Only
Software
Arctis Companion App
iPhone (iOS 15.6) & Android (Android 9)
GG + Engine
Windows 8.1 and above, Mac OS 10.13 and above
GG + Sonar Audio Software Suite
Windows 10 and above (required for ChatMix on PC)
Speaker Drivers
Carbon Fiber Drivers
40 mm
2-Piece Design
Brass Surround + Carbon Fiber Drivers
Headphone Frequency Response
10-40,000 Hz
Headphone Sensitivity
101 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mW
Headphone Impedance
38 Ohms
Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion
< 1%
360° Spatial Audio
Supported: Tempest 3D, Windows Sonic Spatial, SteelSeries Sonar Surround for Windows, DTS Headphone* Dolby Atmos* *sold separately
Microphones
Microphone Type
ClearCast Gen 2.X - Retractable Boom Mic and Smart-Switching On-Ear Beamforming Microphone
Microphone Polar Pattern
ClearCast Boom - Bidirectional On-Ear Mic - Omnidirectional
Microphone Frequency Response (Wireless)
100-14,000 Hz
Microphone Sensitivity (Wireless)
-14 dBV/Pa
Microphone Bandwidth
32KHz/16Bit
Active Noise Cancellation
4-Mic Hybrid active noise cancellation Transparency Mode
Mic Noise Rejection
Built-in AI Noise Rejection (all systems) Sonar Software for PC
Battery Life
Battery Life
Infinite Power System - 2x hot-swappable batteries with 60 Hours (30 hours per battery)
USB-C Fast Charge
15 mins for up to 4 hours play
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Wireless
Hi-Res Wireless Certified
Yes
Gaming Wireless
2.4GHz
Bluetooth Support
V5.3 + LE Audio (SBC with MultiPoint support for up to 10 saved devices. LC3, LC3+ for LE Audio)
Simultaneous Audio - OmniPlay
Yes - up to 4 sources: USB1 + USB2 (or USB3) + Bluetooth + Line in
On-Ear Controls
On-Ear Controls
Volume/ChatMix Dial, Source Mix Power/Pairing/Quick-Switch Button, Mute Button, Bluetooth Media Control. Multifunction Wheel for full control over GameHub Remotely
Box Contents
Arctis Nova Elite Headset
Arctis Nova Elite GameHub
USB-C to USB-A Cable ×3 (1.5 m)
Microphone Pop Filter
Weight
Headphones
380g
GameHub
169g
Carrying Case
143g