# Premium Gaming Headsets SteelSeries Unveiled the 'Nova' Collection of Three Premium Headsets By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-7 References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23317108/steelseries-arctis-nova-wireless-7-3-1-price-features-gaming-headset-wireless)  'SteelSeries' unveiled a new collection of three premium headsets including the '[Nova 7 Wireless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-3),' 'Nova 3,' and 'Nova 1.' The Nova 7 Wireless is the flagship release, retailing for $179.99 USD and featuring both [Bluetooth and USB-c connectivity options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-pelta). The headset has a high build-quality with comfortable foam on the headrest and padded earcups that provide a comfortable experience, even when wearing them for long periods of time. The headset also features a retractable microphone and on-headset buttons for mute control and volume adjustment. The Nova 3 and Nova 1 are downscaled versions of the Nova 7, each featuring their own compromises in order to bring the price down. The Nova 3 is a non-wireless version with only USB-C and 3.5mm support, though it does have [additional RGB lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-4). Lastly, the Nova 1 features only a 3.5mm audio jack for connectivity. The Nova 3 and Nova 1 retail for $99.99 USD and $59.99 USD, respectively. Image Credit: SteelSeries ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Gaming Headsets:** The gaming industry is constantly innovating to develop premium headsets that offer both excellent sound quality and enhanced user experience. - **Wireless and USB-C Headsets:** With the dual connectivity options of both Bluetooth and USB-c in SteelSeries' Nova 7 Wireless, there is a disruptive opportunity for the headphones and earphones industry to make use of these combined features. - **Affordable Yet Feature-packed Headsets:** As SteelSeries came up with Nova 3 and Nova 1, there is an opportunity for the audio technology industry to bring feature-packed headsets to budget-constrained audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Headset:** The gaming industry can develop new gaming headsets by integrating multiple connectivity options and voice assistant technology, like SteelSeries' Nova 7 Wireless. - **Audio Technology:** There is an opportunity to bring feature-packed headsets to budget-constrained audiences like the Nova 3 and Nova 1 by creating affordable yet functional headsets with dual connectivity options. - **Sound Equipment:** There is a disruptive opportunity to develop audio equipment by integrating RGB lighting, which is already used in SteelSeries' Nova 3, to enhance the audio experience in a more visually appealing manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Specific Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctis-nova-5.md) - [Affordable Multi-System Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctis-nova-4.md) - [360-Degree Sound Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artis-nova-pro.md) - [Spatial Audio Gamer Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-arctis-nova-7.md) - [Luxury Gamer Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite.md) - [Chic White Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctis-nova-pro.md) - [AI-Optimized Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-arctis-nova-4p.md) - [Low-Latency Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-600.md) - [Premium Dynamic Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-quantum-950x.md)