SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Alternatives
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 is one of our top gaming headsets picks of 2026 ($59.99 · 4.4/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 for typical buyers.
HyperX Cloud III
At $57.99 the HyperX Cloud III costs $2 less than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Razer Kraken V3 X Wired
At $49.98 the Razer Kraken V3 X Wired costs $10.01 less than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X
The beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X sits $220 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $279.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO
The beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO sits $290 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $349.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Audeze Maxwell 2
The Audeze Maxwell 2 sits $289.01 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $349 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni sits $320 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $379.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro sits $189.01 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $249 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
HyperX Cloud III S
The HyperX Cloud III S sits $70 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $129.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
HyperX Cloud Alpha 2
The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 sits $170 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $229.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless sits $240 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $299.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed
The Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed sits $170 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $229.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless
The Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless sits $19.98 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $79.97 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless sits $49.00 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $108.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Razer Kraken V4 X Wired
The Razer Kraken V4 X Wired sits $3 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $62.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Razer Kraken V4 Pro Wireless
The Razer Kraken V4 Pro Wireless sits $309.01 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $369 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Razer Barracuda X Chroma Wireless
The Razer Barracuda X Chroma Wireless sits $39.00 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $98.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Logitech G Astro A50 X
The Logitech G Astro A50 X sits $309.90 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $369.89 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless
The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless sits $30.00 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $89.99 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Razer Kraken V4 Wireless
The Razer Kraken V4 Wireless sits $100 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $159.99 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Logitech G Astro A50 Multi-Platform
The Logitech G Astro A50 Multi-Platform sits $200 above the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 at $259.99 and earns a 4.1/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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