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The cutest headset there ever was?

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Unlike SteelSeries’ other headsets which are usually available in boring black and white colorways, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless comes in two popping colors: Lavender and Aqua. Very girly pop indeed. SteelSeries kindly sent us both colors and I have to say, I absolutely love the Lavender model. It might be the cutest headset I’ve had the pleasure of using. All I need is a pair of clip-on cat ears.

But don’t let looks deceive you; the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is as powerful as it is cute. It’s fitted with 40mm Neodymium drivers and features spatial audio, both of which work in conjunction to create immersive soundscapes. There’s also a companion app which includes 200+ game-tailored EQ presets, each adding a new element of sound.

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I tested the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless for a week, and regardless of the game I played, the headset ensured I heard every soft and loud sound in all its glory. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, for instance, I loved listening to raindrops falling on the river’s surface, or the wind blowing through and displacing blades of grass, a wave of calm washing over me.
I wouldn’t say TotK is necessarily a cozy game as there are many (stressful) battles involved, but when you’re riding your horse through the lush fields of Hyrule or paragliding after jumping off a Skyview Tower, it sure feels cozy.

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And the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless does justice to every single sound and musical note in the game, making you feel like you’re actually Link. If you’ve got a stressful job or really, just enjoy playing cozy games to unwind, I’d highly recommend the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless to fully immerse yourself and disconnect from the outside world.
Like ears resting on clouds

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Alongside from sounding incredible, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is a mighty comfortable headset. Its ‘AirWeave’ memory foam earcups are spacious and they sit snugly around your ears, isolating outside noise too. Also, they’re extremely breathable, so you don’t need to worry about your ears getting too hot or sweat pooling up — as is often the case with leather or leatherette earcups.
I also have to say that for cozy gamers who like to livestream their content on TikTok or YouTube, the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is perfect as it comes with a detachable bidirectional boom mic — so don’t worry if you don’t have an external microphone. It makes you sound loud and clear, and it even reduces external sounds thanks to its noise-canceling nature (you can listen to two clips in my SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless review).
We’re all cozy gamers

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Okay, I wouldn’t call myself a purveyor of cozy gaming exclusively. I spend a good chunk of my free time playing games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Assassin’s Creed franchise, but I’d be lying if I didn’t get the appeal of cozy games. I, too, want to sit in a dark room lit up by string lights and candles (no, I am not a witch) and wear a cutesy headset and play Tiny Glade, Journey and even Good Pizza, Great Pizza.
Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? Imagine kicking your feet back and unwinding, and letting the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless transport you to a world where stress is a thing of the past. And to be honest, any game is a cozy game if you’re brave enough. I’d even argue that Baldur’s Gate 3 has cozy aspects to it — companions gathered around a fire when you’re long resting, hello!
If you want a gaming headset that a) completes the cozy gamer look and b) makes games sound so good that real life sounds boring, then go for the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless. If anything, this headset has made me actively want to play cozy games and disassociate from reality.
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Nikita is a Staff Writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide. She’s a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone (she’s a licensed drone pilot), at a concert, or watching F1. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro.

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