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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset
4.5 feature score
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
4.0 feature score
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
1 supporting review
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4.2 overall score
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Smudge resistance had limited but positive evidence from one reviewer praising the non-fingerprint-prone ear plate surface.
Pros: Charging, Weight comfort
Cons: Sound leakage, Cable quality
Smudge resistance gets one positive mention for the black model resisting fingerprints.
Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort
Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C
Smudge resistance is weak in one review, where the metallic finish is described as a fingerprint magnet.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Portability/foldability, USB-C
Smudge and surface resistance is weakly supported by one complaint that gunk collects on the aluminum side cups.
Pros: Charging, Spatial audio
Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance