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headset
SteelSeries

Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

Category
Headset
Weight
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Connection
Wireless (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth)
Key specs
—
Form factor
Closed-back

What gamers keep saying · from 15 reviews

comfortable2great performance2great sound2quality control issues2uncomfortable2bad software1connection issues1durability issues1

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has been their main headset for two years on PC and console.

positive

A gamer with a very large head has had zero issues with the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.

“I really like the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. Have a giant head and use them primarily for gaming... Zero issues.”
positivecomfortable

After trying several headsets, this player stayed with the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.

“I have tried several and have stayed with SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless”
positive

Having tried the Pro X 2, BlackShark V3 Pro and Astro A50 Gen 5, this player found the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless the best of them for FPS.

“i've tried all the others you've mentioned and the arctis nova pro wireless was the best for FPS in my opinion.”
positivegreat performance

A PS5 Pro owner who tested the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless against the Pulse Elite prefers the Nova Pro: quieter on the head, fuller sound with more bass, and less sound leakage.

“After tweaking and tweaking on the equaliser, I prefer the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.”
positivegreat sound

A Nova Pro Wireless owner says it works fine for their use, but the GameDAC knob broke and they can't find a way to repair it.

“One major concern was the Knob on my Gamedac is just broken.”
mixedquality control issues

A gamer calls the Nova Pro Wireless the best headset they've owned: good mic, good sound and quality that survives being dropped on pavement.

“Arctic nova pro wireless was and is the best headset I've ever owned. All across the board.”
positivesolid buildgreat sound

After a year with the Nova Pro Wireless, a gamer found it decent quality with a great swappable battery, but preferred the Audeze Maxwell.

“Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is decent quality. I used it for a year or so before giving it to my wife”
mixed

A gamer tried Beyerdynamic headphones but switched back to the Nova Pro Wireless.

“I even moved to beyerdynamics from my nova pro wireless and switched back because it didn't sound the pricetag better.”
positive

An owner loves the Nova Pro Wireless and its dual-battery system, while admitting similar quality can be had cheaper.

“I have the arctis nova pro wireless and before the arctis pro wireless - i love them”
positiveoverpriced

An owner has recurring connectivity issues with the Nova Pro Wireless that firmware updates haven't fixed.

“I have connectivity issues with mine sometimes, and I think it’s a doc firmware thing but no updates have been able to sort it out.”
negativeconnection issues

A player genuinely loved the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless while it worked, but after two faulty units and poor customer service is looking for something else.

“Up until this week, I was using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, and I genuinely loved them while they worked.”
mixedquality control issues

A user finds the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless sidetone poor, worsened by its pleather pads.

“I also have the Nova Pro Wireless that I got impulsively due to a clearance deal in Curry’s for £160 but yeah sidetone isn’t great at all, and the pleather pads make it even worse.”
negative

A user is perfectly happy with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and recommends aftermarket cushions.

“I’m perfectly fine with my Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. Only thing I suggest is get Wicked Cushions for them.”
positive

A user's SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless failed after six months and SteelSeries refused to help.

“I had a Nova Pro Wireless fail after 6 months and SteelSeries told me to kick rocks.”
negativedurability issues

A user who got the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for $200 calls it a great headset.

“I recently got a steel series Arctis nova pro wireless. I bought a “blemished” box version.”
positivegreat value

Their Arctis Nova Pro Wireless hurt their head and ears once they got new glasses, which pushed them to switch headsets.

“I went down a rabbit hole researching headsets because my nova pro wireless hurt my head and ears after getting new glasses.”
negativeuncomfortable

Calls their Arctis Nova Pro Wireless amazing after years of use: PC and console, simultaneous Bluetooth, hot-swap batteries; ear cups replaced after 2 years.

“I've had a pair of Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for the last few years and they're amazing”
positivegreat performancewireless

Bought refurbished Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and can't get on with them: overprocessed, muddy sound and bloated apps.

“Bought a set of Arctis Nova Pro Wireless refurbs for £130 recently and just can't get on with them. Everything sounds so overprocessed and muddy”
negativebad software

Testing it against the H9 II: far better software and comfier leather pads, but it feels loose on the head.

“The sonar software blows inzone out of the water with having more options for audio controls and settings.”
mixedgood softwarecomfortable

After 3–4 years they really like the hot-swap batteries and dock, but it's huge and heavy on a small head and the mic is awful.

“I've already got the Nova Pro wireless and I do honestly really like them. BUT, theyre huge and kinda heavy.”
mixed

Constant white noise when nothing is playing, and it clamped the top of their ears too much.

“I tried the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and it has **white noise while you’re not playing anything**.”
negativeuncomfortable

Loves them after a couple of years.

“love my Nova Pro Wireless. Have had them for a couple of years now.”
positive