SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Review
- Exceptional audio quality with custom drivers
- Active noise cancellation works great
- Hot-swappable dual battery system
- Multi-device connectivity
- Premium build quality
- Expensive at $349
- Bulky base station required for best features
- ANC reduces battery life significantly
Overview
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the premium gaming headset for audiophiles who refuse to compromise. With custom high-fidelity drivers, active noise cancellation, and a hot-swappable dual battery system, it’s designed for marathon gaming sessions.
Audio Quality
The Arctis Nova Pro uses custom-designed planar magnetic drivers that deliver audio quality rivaling dedicated audiophile headphones. The soundstage is wide and detailed — you can pinpoint footsteps in competitive shooters and feel the bass in cinematic games without muddiness.
Noise Cancellation
Active noise cancellation on a gaming headset sounded gimmicky, but SteelSeries nailed it. The 4-mic hybrid ANC system blocks out ambient noise effectively, letting you focus on your game even in noisy environments.
Battery System
The dual-battery hot-swap system is genius. Each battery provides around 18 hours (less with ANC), and you can swap them without ever turning the headset off. One charges in the base station while you use the other.
Verdict
At $349, the Arctis Nova Pro is expensive — but if you want the best wireless gaming audio available, nothing else comes close.