The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 is now my PS5 gaming headset of choice, with unrivaled comfort and customizability

TechRadar Verdict The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P has become a mainstay in my gaming and work setup, thanks to a comfortable design that has very few pain points. The on-headset buttons and controls pair perfectly with the PS5 and feel great to use. Having to occasionally use the desktop app to access certain features is frustrating, but otherwise, this is a best-in-class product that’s extremely versatile. (Image credit: SteelSeries) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Pros + Comfortable design, even for glasses wearers + Custom in-game audio profiles for top titles like Fortnite and Apex Legends + Sound quality is superb across gaming and music Cons - Some features can only be accessed via a desktop app Why you can trust TechRadar Find out more about how we test. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2: two-minute review If you’re looking for a PS5 headset that boasts unrivaled customization options, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 is an endlessly versatile wireless gaming headset option. And while it is indeed a tweaked version of the multiplatform model, one that swaps out the control wheel on the right earcup for one that dials in sidetone, this headset can be used on a whole host of platforms to great effect. After using the headset for 100 hours, I’ve found myself keeping it on for music listening and work calls throughout the day. It’s a Gen 2 version of an existing headset, with a larger battery that I’ve found to be good for just over 50 hours, and a few extras in terms of software compatibility. Having also used a SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 review , I can say with confidence that this is a big step up in terms of user experience and comfort. All in all, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P offers everything I want from a PS5 headset, and I’ve been impressed by the custom audio profiles for games like Fortnite and Alan Wake 2 . While the Arctis app is easy to use on mobile, some features, like creating custom EQ profiles, are locked to the desktop app. I’d love to see full functionality on the mobile app, as having to jump between devices to use the full suite of features is a little frustrating. Similarly, you have to use the desktop app to update firmware. Audio quality for the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P is great across the board and has held up while I’ve been testing the headset with gaming, work calls, and music listening sessions. There’s a handful of music EQ profiles to play around with, and they offer the usual Bright, Heavy, Bass Boost options you’ll find on most EQing programmes these days. I love the fact that Side Tone is controlled via a wheel on the right ear cup, as it allows me to dial it up for online, voice-chat heavy games, and then back down for when I’m playing a...

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