The foam pads also spin freely on the ear cups, which makes it easy to get them misaligned. The foam padding is thinner that what's used in the Arctis Pro Wireless, which commands a dramatically higher price. It also has slimmer ear cups and different style yolks. That’s just one of several big design changes. It has the signature oblong ear cups found on other Arctis headsets, and they still can swivel to rest flat, but the headset has completely ditched the ski band suspension system. Xbox users can also take a look at our roundup of the best Xbox headset (and controller) deals available now.Visually, the Arctis 1 Wireless headset is distinctly an Arctis headset, and yet it still sports a dramatic shift in appearance. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly headset but like the design of the Arctis Nova, check out the Arctis Nova 1X, which is on sale for only $49 at Amazon.

When using the Nova 7 on PS5, the chatmix dial will be inoperable, because third-party headsets can't adjust chatmix on PS5.

The only functional difference is the 7P has a sidetone adjustment dial, whereas the Nova 7 has a chatmix dial. It’s a bit more expensive at $156-and since it also works on PS5 and PC, there’s not much of a reason to spend the extra cash. The Arctis Nova 7P is also on sale, and it features a vibrant color scheme that complements the PS5 console. And to go along with the 38-hours of battery life mentioned above, you’ll be glad to hear that just 15 minutes of charging will get you six hours of playtime-which is great news if you forget to plug it in overnight. Other notable features include 360-degree Spatial Audio, pro-grade parametric EQ for crisp sounds, and multiple points of adjustment to ensure a proper fit. The plush earcups are also incredibly comfortable, allowing you to enjoy prolonged gaming sessions without any fuss. One of the coolest parts of the Nova 7 is its retractable microphone, which allows you to stow it away during single-player games (instead of tossing it in a drawer and losing track of it).

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