SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
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Ranked #4 in Gaming Headsets
Backed by 5 cited sources
Covered by 5 outlets
The new no-compromise flagship: TechRadar calls it the best gaming headset it has ever tested and PCMag rates it Outstanding, with 96kHz/24-bit hi-res audio, carbon fiber drivers and the best ANC measured in a gaming headset. Only the $600 price keeps it from S.
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Key features
- ✓ 96kHz/24-bit hi-res audio
- ✓ Carbon fiber speaker drivers
- ✓ Best-in-class ANC
- ✓ Hot-swappable batteries and multi-input hub
- ✓ $599.99 flagship price
The sources behind this ranking
5 cited sources cover SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite. Here's the stance each one takes.
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TechRadar Review titled 'the best gaming headset I have ever tested'. S Read → P 
PCMag Best high-end headset for audiophiles, Editors' Choice with a 4.5 'Outstanding' rating. A Read → S 
SoundGuys Best premium gaming headset: exceptional ANC (84% noise reduction, the best SoundGuys has tested in a gaming headset), but at $600 it is the most expensive on the list. A Read → F 
Forbes Vetted Best premium gaming headset: a luxe listening experience built for gamers and audiophiles. A Read → I 
IGN An outstanding headset that marries audiophile-level sound with SteelSeries' gaming features, but the $600 price puts it out of reach; most people are better served by the Maxwell 2 or Nova Pro Omni. B Read →
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