SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset
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- Dynamic Driver
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- More reviewed than 67%
What you're really buying is the preset-loaded Companion app and fast charging behind a fairly standard wireless headset.
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How it ranks among the 18 headsets we track
4.1★ across 569 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
569 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
SteelSeries built the Arctis Nova 3P around its Companion app, pairing 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth with more than 200 game-specific audio presets. A 40-hour battery and fast charging back up the multi-platform USB-C dongle.
The pitch is less about raw driver specs and more about software: the Arctis Companion app lets you switch among more than 200 preset audio profiles for specific games without leaving the match, which matters most to players who bounce between titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty. Fast charging is the other headline, with SteelSeries claiming 15 minutes on the cable buys roughly 9 hours of playback. A single USB-C dongle handles pairing across PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile, which is the multi-platform promise in the name.
- 2.4GHz wireless plus Bluetooth in one headset
- Up to 40 hours battery, fast-charge to 9 hours in 15 minutes
- 200+ presets tuned per game via mobile app
- Multi-platform USB-C dongle for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, mobile
Who it's for
Aimed at players who want one headset moving across consoles, PC and phone with quick top-up charging between sessions. Less suited to anyone who wants a headset with a dedicated per-title EQ switch on the hardware itself rather than a phone app, or who wants zero app dependency.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Over 200 game-specific presets via the Arctis Companion app
- Fast charge reaches 9 hours from 15 minutes
- Single USB-C dongle works across PC, consoles and mobile
- Lightweight at 260 grams with a dual-hinge design
- Getting full value requires installing a companion app
- 4.1 average rating suggests a mixed reception
Performance notes
Neodymium magnetic drivers handle the actual sound reproduction, while the audio tuning itself comes from the more than 200 presets loaded in the Arctis Companion app rather than fixed EQ settings. A dual-hinge headband and adjustment points are meant to spread weight at 260 grams, and SteelSeries lists fast charging at up to 9 hours of playback from a 15-minute charge, with a full charge rated for 40 hours. The USB-C dongle is the connection point across PC, PS5, PS4, Switch and mobile devices.
Specifications
| Brand | SteelSeries |
|---|---|
| Model | 61686 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9.1 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Information Not Available |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Information Not Available |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 22000 hertz |
| BuiltIn Media | User Manual |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, RF |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-the-head |
| Impedance | 36 ohm |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Antenna Location | Calling, Gaming, Mac, Mobile Device, Music, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Tablet, iPhone |
| Style Name | PlayStation|Switch|PC |
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How it compares
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Questions about the SteelSeries 61686
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What platforms does the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P work with?
It connects via a multi-platform USB-C dongle to PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, plus Bluetooth.
How fast does the Arctis Nova 3P charge?
SteelSeries rates it for up to 9 hours of playback from a 15-minute fast charge, with 40 hours on a full charge.
Do I need an app to use the Arctis Nova 3P's game presets?
Yes, the more than 200 game audio presets are accessed and switched through the Arctis Companion mobile app.