Best Headset for Discord
Find the best headset for Discord and for gaming!
Pick out the ideal headset to chat with all your buddies on Discord.
Discord is the lifeblood of any gamer these days. Beyond sharing gaming tips and memes, it's become the de-facto daily chatroom for most of us. It's quite common to spend a lot of evenings in voice chats with friends, sharing your screen, and stacking up in your favorite FPS or MOBA.
With that, it might be a great moment to examine what headset you're using and whether you're due for an upgrade. Sound clearer and hear much, much, much better with a SteelSeries gaming headset, designed to deliver the wide range of soundtrack and special effects, as well as the voices of your friends.
Best Headset for Discord: Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 vs Nova 5 vs Nova 3P Wireless
Feature | (Recommended for Premium Discord Experience) | (Recommended for Battery Life & Mobile EQ) | (Recommended for Value & Quick-Switch) |
Connectivity for Discord | Dual Wireless (Simultaneous 2.4GHz & Bluetooth) | Quick-Switch Wireless (2.4GHz OR Bluetooth) | Quick-Switch Wireless (2.4GHz OR Bluetooth) |
Key Discord Advantage | You can hear game audio (via 2.4GHz) and take a Discord call on your phone (via Bluetooth) at the same time. | Longest battery life for marathon sessions. Mobile app for EQ presets. | Great value with a strong mic and Quick-Switch for fast transitions. |
Colors | Black, White, Magenta | Black, White | Black, White, Lavender, Aqua |
Microphone | ClearCast Gen 2 Noise-rejecting mic enhanced more by Sonar. Fully retractable. | ClearCast 2.X Mic with a high-bandwidth chipset, powered by Sonar AI Noise Cancellation. Fully retractable. | ClearCast 2.X Same as Nova 5, but it's detachable as well. Perfect on the go. |
ChatMix Dial | Yes Crucial for balancing game audio and Discord chat volume on PC. | No physical ChatMix dial (Controlled via Sonar on PC, or volume wheel can be toggled to ChatMix on Nova 3X/5X variants). | Yes Crucial for balancing game audio and Discord chat volume on PC. |
Battery Life | Up to 50 Hours | Up to 60 Hours | Up to 40 Hours |
Mobile App Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Platform Compatibility | PC, PlayStation, Switch, Mac, VR, Mobile, Xbox (Separate 7X version for full Xbox compatibility) | PC, PlayStation, Switch, Mac, VR, Mobile, Xbox (Separate 5X version for full Xbox compatibility) | PC, PlayStation, Switch, Mac, VR, Mobile, Xbox (Separate 3X version for full Xbox compatibility) |
The Verdict for Discord Users
Best Overall for Discord: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
Why it wins: This is the most "premium" option, with a better steel construction of the headset and the Dual Wireless feature.
The Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth is a game-changer for Discord users who game on consoles (PS5/Switch) or PC but like to take calls on their phone. You can be in your game chat and a Discord call at the exact same time, mixing the audio live. The inclusion of an on-ear ChatMix dial makes it incredibly easy to adjust voice vs. game volume instantly.
Best for Battery and Mobile: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
Why it's a great choice: The biggest difference is Quick-Switch Wireless instead of Dual Wireless, so while you won't be able to have two simultaneous connections, you can still easily swap to Bluetooth. You'll still find great use of this while at your PC. In the event that you get a phone call, you can easily take it with your headset.
Bigger battery life is a bonus here.
Best Value & Portability: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless
Why it's a contender: Super lightweight and still offering the amazing ClearCast 2.X mic and the same Quick-Switch Wireless functionality as the Nova 5 at a lower price point. You'll love to travel with this one, too.
All-new bold color options are a plus here.
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