Steelseries Arctis Nova Elite review: Ultra high-end gaming headsets are here

Key points

• Steelseries' 40mm drivers might not pack the low-end oomph of the 50mm Blackshark Pro V3, but that's about the only area where I would say the Razer feels more superlative.
• The Nova Elite sounds really well balanced and with much tighter bass than its competitor, with high-ends poking through more clearly.
• In fact, if there was one note I'd make on the overall sound profile it's that higher frequencies are sometimes a little too noticeable, which is sometimes preferable in a gaming context but a minor distraction for music and action scenes in movies.
• Otherwise, the Nova Elite provides a grown-up sound profile that is easy to enjoy for extended periods, even at high volume.
• In fact, I might slightly prefer the sound stage on the Steelseries compared to the Sennheiser HD630, as it feels teeny bit more open with a touch more dynamic range.