SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Top-tier audio quality Expansive Sonar software High-quality ANC Comfortable fit with multiple adjustment points Fully retractable microphone Dual USB inputs

GameDAC doesn't fully integrate with Sonar Microphone is prone to pick up noise Spatial audio can have nasty interactions with EQ

“ANC, top-shelf audio quality, and expansive software are just the start of what the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has to offer.”

Full, clear audio ; Good microphone ; Slim, useful GameDAC ; Powerful software with extensive audio adjustments ; Effective simulated surround sound ; Suspension strap prevents unsightly hair imprints ; Supports Hi-Res Audio

Relatively expensive for a wired headset ; Foam earcups get uncomfortable in warm enviroments ; Some slight audio distortion on the high end

The wired SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headset offers crisp audio, a powerful software suite, and a useful DAC, making it suitable for nearly all of your gaming needs.

Full, clear audio ; Good microphone ; Surprisingly strong noise cancellation ; Clever base station with hot-swappable batteries and two USB ports ; Powerful software with extensive audio adjustments and effective simulated surround ; Bluetooth

Audio profile requires some tweaking with EQ to get the best experience ; No optical audio input for the base

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is one of the most impressive wireless gaming headsets we've tested, with excellent audio, effective active noise cancellation, dual swappable batteries, and a powerful software suite.

Comfortable and well-built design. Very customizable sound. Very good overall boom mic performance.

Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery. Can fall off your head with moderate movement. Poor noise isolation. No call or music-related controls.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro are good for neutral sound. They have a fairly neutral sound profile out of the box, although their treble range is uneven, resulting in vocals and lead instruments sounding harsh yet veiled. Sibilants like cymbals are...

Robust sound customization features. Low non-Bluetooth wireless latency. Comfortable and well-built. Very good overall mic performance. ANC can help cut down ambient chatter and high-pitched noise.

ANC struggles to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines. Poor passive soundstage. Can fall off your head with moderate head movements.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are fair for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have a somewhat neutral sound profile. The touch of extra bass adds thump, rumble, and boom to mixes. However, a large peak in the mid-range makes vocals and lead...

Dual Connectivity ; Easy-to-use base station ; Fully customizable audio ; Comfortable elasticated suspension band

Weak noise-canceling ; Pricey

There are some very minor flaws with the SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless headset, but overall the new features and design changes amount to a huge upgrade. While I wouldn't necessarily use it for noisy commutes if you're a die-hard, anti-sound person,...

Good overall sound quality ; Solid ANC performance ; Comfortable to wear ; Dual wireless functionality (Bluetooth and 2.4GHz) ; Base Station charges batteries and makes it easier to switch between platforms

On the expensive side for gaming headsets ; No SteelSeries app available on consoles or mobile to make adjustments ; Limited ANC options (i.e either ANC on or transparency mode) ; Odd USB-C port placement on the headset (under a cover)

Overall, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is a great headset that not only works on PC but on other gaming platforms and even mobile. Plus having ANC and hot-swappable batteries helps you focus on your gaming sessions without distractions or...

Sleek and modern design, microphone is completely hidden from view ; Support wireless (2.4GHz) and Bluetooth 5 connection simultaneously ; High quality audio, great audio positioning, 360-degree Spatial Audio support ; Hot-swappable batteries. Use one...

The Arctis 7P+ is better if your console is located far away from your PC as you can just plug/unplug the wireless dongle to use the headset ; ANC is not as good as Bose or other brands’ ANC headphones specialise in the area

High fidelity audio, hot-swappable battery, Simulatenous Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connection, modern design, ANC/HearThrough, advanced audio and microphone AI & customisations – this wireless gaming headset has it all

Detailed, spacious sound ; Extremely comfortable fit ; Hot-swappable batteries

Merely average ANC ; Console customization limited

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