Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Best Mid-RangeTurtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3
Best BudgetPrice
$130-$170
$70-$100
Summary
Hits the sweet spot between price and performance, offering wireless freedom and solid audio without the Nova Pro's premium price tag. Appears repeatedly across Reddit threads and expert roundups.
The best sub-$100 gaming headset tested by RTINGS, with an incredible 85-hour battery life and comfortable fit. Punches well above its price class for casual and competitive gamers.
Pros
- Wireless with both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth simultaneous connections
- Comfortable fit for long gaming sessions
- Strong 38-hour battery life
- Works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and mobile
- Consistently recommended across Reddit and expert review sites
- 85-hour battery life — best in class at any price
- Comfortable over-ear design for long sessions
- Wireless at under $100 — rare at this price point
- Works on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
- Consistently top-rated in budget category by RTINGS
Cons
- No active noise cancellation unlike the Nova Pro
- Mic quality is good but not class-leading
- Sound profile is slightly V-shaped, not ideal for audiophiles
- Sound quality doesn't match premium headsets
- Mic is functional but not impressive
- Build feels plasticky compared to pricier options
Our take
This is the headset most gamers should actually buy. You get 90% of the Nova Pro experience at roughly half the price.
Don't spend $200+ until you've tried this. The Stealth 600 Gen 3 makes a genuinely strong case that you don't need to.
Buy
