First Impressions
Looking for a gaming headsets? The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P comes in at $89.99 and has earned 4.2 stars across 267 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #47 ranking (out of 64) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Comfort & Construction
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.
On the negative side, complaints include: "Plastic build". Worth weighing if long-term durability is a priority.
If there's one phrase that comes up across reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P, it's "Quick charge".
The Numbers
- Brand: Steelseries
- Price: $89.99 (well above the $38.21 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 267
- Category rank: #47 of 64 in gaming headsets under $100
- Cheaper in category: 61 products
- Higher-rated in category: 48 products
- More-reviewed in category: 46 products
From the Reviews
A 4.2-star average from 267 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Game audio presets
- Quick charge
- Comfortable fit
Common complaints:
- No surround sound
- Plastic build
Compared to Alternatives
At $89.99, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P sits well above the $38.21 category average. 61 options are cheaper and 2 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BENGOO G9000 Stereo ($31.99, 4.3★, 121,484 reviews). It's $58.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- AOC Gaming Headset - $24.98, 4.8★ (15 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Logitech G325 Wireless - $79.99, 4.7★ (29 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Ordtop Wireless RGB Headset - $35.99, 4.6★ (33 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the AOC Gaming Headset at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 Core at $13.29.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (game audio presets or quick charge), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Game audio presets
- Quick charge
- Comfortable fit
Cons:
- No surround sound
- Plastic build
Bottom Line
6.4/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.