Customer Reviews for Steel Series Arctis Nova 1 Noise Canceling Surround 7.1 Gaming Over-the-Ear Headset, 3.5mm, Black (61606)
Item # : IM100JB81
Model # : 61606
- Multi-platform premium wired gaming headset
- Suitable for any PC and console platform with a 3.5mm jack, great for mobile devices on the go
Price is $55.19
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80 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 23, 2026
Perfectly satisfying
I needed to replace a headset I'd had for a while due to a damaged cable and these worked great out the box. Most importantly they have a replaceable cable so I shouldn't have that issue again.
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Posted Dec 3, 2025
broke within a month
screeching noise when i tried to use my mic that actually was painful
sometimes it just disconnects and i have to unplug and replug loads
mic is very quiet my mate couldn’t even hear me today
sometimes it just disconnects and i have to unplug and replug loads
mic is very quiet my mate couldn’t even hear me today
Nmra
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Posted Feb 26, 2026
Good sound quality
I really like the sound quality, they are very comfortable and i can really appreciate the compatibility with the PS5 Tempest 3D sound, the sounds look more clear.
The microphone has good quality but the cable is too short, instead of being in front of the mouth, it stays on the cheek, it still can be heard by other but looks far way.
The microphone has good quality but the cable is too short, instead of being in front of the mouth, it stays on the cheek, it still can be heard by other but looks far way.
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Dom72
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Posted Feb 23, 2026
Perfectly satisfying
I needed to replace a headset I'd had for a while due to a damaged cable and these worked great out the box. Most importantly they have a replaceable cable so I shouldn't have that issue again.
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waev142
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Posted Feb 23, 2026
Overall Fantastic Headset
This is my second pair, rebuying because I damaged the microphone a while ago and I was again in need of one. My first pair lasted years and is still in use as a secondary pair. The sound quality is fantastic, they're comfortable, and fantastic value for money. I cannot find a single fault in them and was more than happy to buy again. I haven't had a single headset this...
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Pierro
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Posted Feb 23, 2026
Great
I bought a Monty ago and I AM happy, i eould recommend to others
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Taes
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Posted Feb 22, 2026
Good for price
Seems very good for price, sounds is very good, mic also, little bit inconsistency
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chantag
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Posted Feb 18, 2026
Great functionality and performance!
Got this a few weeks ago to compliment my mini keyboard, and it works like a charm! It's a comfortable headpiece that sounds great, and the built-in mutable microphone and volume wheel make silencing everything as I go AFK a lot easier. Also, being paired with the Steelseries GG app, I don't have to worry much at all about my fan being a constant annoyance with voice-ch...
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Posted Feb 16, 2026
Excellent quality and price
I bought this while it was on sale, but even the full price would leave nothing to be desired. Once these headphones were plugged in and set up, I had not only crystal clear audio, but also had excellent microphone audio quality and pick up. Plus the method of microphone stowage is simply genius. When I don't need it, the microphone is tucked away into the left earpiece...
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Ferdinandre1
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Posted Feb 12, 2026
Quick, easy but imperfect
I bought this a little over a month ago to replace my ten year old headset from steelseries, due to damage to the earpieces. I am very happy with the nova 1 which arrived very quickly after ordering. The instructions are clear and user friendly. And the headphones are compatible with almost every platform imaginable. But sadly the nova 1 is imperfect, the standard cable...
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charlieeeee
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Posted Feb 12, 2026
Almost perfect!
I really love the Headset, the audio quality is really good, the microphone quality exceeded my expectations. It’s a little difficult getting the mic out but other than that, everything is really smooth!
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b1101
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Posted Feb 11, 2026
More than worth the cost
My third HyperX II Headset broke. One side always cracks by the screws, and keeps sliding out. Didn't want to shell out for a newer model; plus older MIC isn't backwards compatible. So bye bye HyperX. Was looking for something of good value, and this fit the bill.
These are extremely light. The head band/ComfortMax is very comfortable. The ear pads/top section are e...
These are extremely light. The head band/ComfortMax is very comfortable. The ear pads/top section are e...
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amcia
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Posted Dec 26, 2025
good
good headset, good quality but sound keeps cutting out
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Colman
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Posted Dec 8, 2025
Nice sound
I bought thus about a month ago and I still don’t have any problems with it. With all my other ones they broke in around a month so I’m glad this one didn’t
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urauntsc4t
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Posted Dec 3, 2025
broke within a month
screeching noise when i tried to use my mic that actually was painful
sometimes it just disconnects and i have to unplug and replug loads
mic is very quiet my mate couldn’t even hear me today
sometimes it just disconnects and i have to unplug and replug loads
mic is very quiet my mate couldn’t even hear me today
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VibeyzZ
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Posted Nov 20, 2025
Good headset
I bought it 2 weeks ago and so far so good. No problem good sound quality the mic is great too
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Marxis95
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Posted Nov 18, 2025
Good sound and very comfortable
Bought this headphone because of the retractable mic and i've been very happy with it so far.
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Mackie
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Posted Nov 17, 2025
Ol' reliable
Had a few different headsets in between but I really Like the Arctis Nova 1 and decided to buy another one.
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FuZZBaLL
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Posted Nov 11, 2025
A step backwards...
Bought this to replace my previous wired SteelSeries headset which was falling apart after many years of happy usage.
This headset sounds great, but isn't as good because the ear cuffs are smaller and they are actually pretty uncomfortable.
Wished I'd bought something more expensive.
This headset sounds great, but isn't as good because the ear cuffs are smaller and they are actually pretty uncomfortable.
Wished I'd bought something more expensive.
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Speedyconzalis
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Posted Nov 11, 2025
Great for audio sharing
Bought this headset so i could use the audioshare feature to play coop games with my girlfriend without having to buy speakers of messing with my audio setup. And can only say it works perfectly, its comfortable and has great independent volume control.
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Clyde
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Posted Nov 11, 2025
Very clear Audio
This headset greatly improved the audio of my Teams meetings.
I work from home and my family does not need to hear my meetings, and my colleagues do not need to hear background noise from my home.
This headset solved both issues very well.
Several of my colleagues have noticed the improvement in audio when I speak.
I work from home and my family does not need to hear my meetings, and my colleagues do not need to hear background noise from my home.
This headset solved both issues very well.
Several of my colleagues have noticed the improvement in audio when I speak.
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D13D3R
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Posted Nov 10, 2025
First try
I Like the Sound, for House and Techno and also to play games
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