SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless

Overview

The Arctis Nova 3P Wireless is a PlayStation compatible wireless headset at $109.99, released June 2025. It runs 40mm neodymium drivers, ClearCast 2.X detachable mic, and dual wireless — 2.4GHz for gaming, Bluetooth 5.3 for mobile. Battery rated at 40 hours. Weight is 260 grams. The “P” designation means native PS5 Tempest 3D Audio support out of the box — no extra setup required.

Key Features

40mm Neodymium Drivers: 360° Spatial Audio support with full Tempest 3D Audio compatibility on PS5. Same driver size as the wired Nova 3, now in a wireless form factor at a $10 premium.

Quick-Switch Wireless: Toggles between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 with a single button press. Mobile connection stays on standby during gaming — incoming calls come through without manually switching inputs.

ClearCast 2.X Mic: Detachable boom mic running 32KHz/16-bit capture — double the bandwidth of the previous ClearCast Gen 2. Bidirectional noise cancellation. Detachable design means you pull it when you don’t need it rather than retracting it.

Arctis Companion App: 200+ game-specific EQ presets built by audio engineers and esports professionals. Presets switch in real-time without leaving your game. App-dependent — without it, you’re on default tuning.

Fast Charge: 15 minutes of charge delivers 9 hours of playtime. Full charge rated at 40 hours.

Audio Quality

The 40mm drivers carry the same frequency characteristics as the wired Nova 3 — balanced profile, clarity in the mids and highs, controlled bass. The wireless implementation doesn’t introduce noticeable latency for gaming use. Tempest 3D Audio on PS5 performs as expected — directional accuracy is solid for competitive titles.

The Companion App’s 200+ presets are the differentiator here. Game-specific tuning from developers and esports pros means less manual EQ work compared to the wired Nova 3’s Sonar setup. Without the app, the default tuning is competent but unoptimized.

Comfort & Build

260 grams with the ski-goggle suspension headband — same self-adjusting elastic design carried across the Nova lineup. AirWeave memory foam with breathable mesh fabric. Dual-hinge earcup design adds durability and adjustability over the standard single-hinge found on the wired Nova 3.

Verdict

The Nova 3P Wireless is the right pick for PS5-primary gamers who want wireless under $110. Tempest 3D Audio support, 40-hour battery, fast charge, and the Companion App’s preset library cover the bases without asking for a premium price.

The “P” variant is PlayStation and PC — Xbox users need the 3X. Anyone who doesn’t need wireless should look at the wired Nova 3 at $99.99 and save the $10. The detachable mic is an upgrade over the retractable design on the wired model, but mic performance in noisy environments still depends on the bidirectional cancellation doing its job — not a broadcast-grade solution.