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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The Mac gaming headset to beat

AppleInsider • Thu, 21 May 2026

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 is an updated version of a popular headset, adding Mac support for the first time, and it has immediately become the model that all other headsets need to beat. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The gaming headset for Mac users SteelSeries is a mainstay of the gaming accessory market, making some of the most popular headsets. Its Nova 7 sits towards the top of its audio lineup, and while the X version adds Xbox support, it works with everything. With this second-generation model , SteelSeries has iterated on a winning formula. The result is one of the best gaming headsets around right now, especially in its $200 price bracket. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 is an updated version of a popular headset, adding Mac support for the first time, and it has immediately become the model that all other headsets need to beat.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The gaming headset for Mac users SteelSeries is a mainstay of the gaming accessory market, making some of the most popular headsets.

Its Nova 7 sits towards the top of its audio lineup, and while the X version adds Xbox support, it works with everything.

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