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.”

Very clear and detailed soundstage ; Very musical audio performance ; Noise-cancelling makes a big difference

Very expensive ; Bluetooth is SBC only ; ANC isn’t up there with the best

If you’d rather not have separate headphones for music and for gaming, these are a smart buy: they’re more musical than many gaming headsets, without sacrificing in-game atmosphere or low-end thump. The wireless base station makes adjustment easy and...

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.

Super comfortable ; Stunning sound ; Great endless battery system

Mic pickup defaults pretty low ; They're really expensive

This is our new daily driver for gaming - it's simply the best-sounding headset we've used in ages, and is endlessly comfortable as well. With battery life that we can simply forget about, the list of conveniences is hard to top.

Superb comfort ; Excellent passive noise elimination ; Dual connection options ; Custom EQ profiles ; Surround sound options ; Excellent Hi-Res audio

Mic picks up background noise as standard ; Earcups get hot on warmer days

This is an undeniably premium headset which offers superb comfort and excellent audio options. We are particularly fond of the sound customisation options in the software but the ESS Sabre Quad-DAC offers premium sound and great positional audio in...

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,...