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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset - Black

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Style
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Color
Black
Weight
3 lb
Ear Placement
Over Ear
Impedance
38 ohm
Age Range Description
Information Not Available
Warranty
1 Year
Works with
Gaming Consoles, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Telephones, Smart Speakers, Televisions, VR Devices

Features 7

  • Almighty Audio - Experience ultimate clarity and sound quality with Premium High Fidelity Drivers. Fully customize the sound experience with the Sonar Software by using a first-in-gaming Pro-grade Parametric EQ.
  • 360 Spatial Audio - Immersive surround sound transports you to the gaming world, letting you hear every critical step, reload, or vocal cue to give you an advantage. *Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 / Microsoft Spatial Sound.
  • Active Noise Cancellation - Immerse yourself in your virtual world as a specialized 4-mic hybrid system designed for gaming tunes out ambient noise. Use Transparency Mode with variable levels to adapt to any situation.
  • Infinity Power System - Hot-swap between using one battery while charging the other to keep your headset going and going and going.

Description

Transport yourself into the soundscape, as the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless brings legendary sound with the Nova Pro Acoustic System. 360° Spatial Audio pulls you into a different world with Sonar Software, in addition to Active Noise Cancellation, keeping you immersed. Connect to two systems and swap between them, never stopping to charge thanks to the dual-battery Infinity Power System. SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the "Best-Selling Super- Premium PC Headset in the U.S." Source: Circana/Retail Tracking Service, U.S. sales, platform capability: PC, April 2022 – March 2023.

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Brand SteelSeries
Color Black
Ear Placement Over Ear
Form Factor Over Ear
Impedance 38 ohm
Brand Name SteelSeries
Model Number 61520
Model Name Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

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TL:DR; Buy these headphones, 9.3/10. First review, so bear with me. These headphones have to be one of my favorites. I own Skullcandy Crusher Evos and previously owned HyperX Cloud II's before they broke, which is why I bought these ones. Sound Quality: Out of the box, the sound quality out of the box is decent at best, but that's what the GG client software is for. With a bit of patience, you can tweak the EQ however you like to find your preferred/perfected audio experience or you can choose between a myriad of presets. You also have the options to switch presets on the fly through the base station. Having such agency with a product on top of it being a genuinely good listening experience makes it a worthwhile product in my book. 9/10. Build Quality: I would say the build quality is pretty damn good. It's a mix of plastic with metal parts, but the plastic doesn't feel cheap to me. I have a tendency to sleep with my headphones on with one ear cup off on the side that I am lying down on (which is how my HyperX's broke. Stupid, I know) and it doesn't seem like these can/will break very easily. Aside from that, the band that goes between the top of your head and the actual top of the headphones is a Godsend! I'm used to headphones kind of digging into the top of my head and being a bit painful, but the band completely nullifies any chance of that happening, I'm surprised more headphones do not have this feature. Easily one of my favorite features of these headphones. 10/10. Features: I love the convenience of the base station, being able to change the volume and other settings at will, especially changing whether you want game audio dominant or "party" audio dominant. It brings me back to being on Playstation. Moreover, the hot-swappable battery system is much more preferrable than USB charging in my opinion. I have a tendency to forget to charge my headphones so I'm always charging them while using them; the battery system gets rid of that issue completely. Not only will the headset turn off after 15 minutes (if you have it set to that like I do), if the battery is low, all you have to do is take the extra battery out of the base station and pop it into your headset and let the other one charge. I love it. The only issue with this is, apparently it's hard if not impossible to replace these batteries with the actual model if they're lost or broken or what have you. I can neither confirm or deny this because I only heard of this being an issue and haven't actually put in adequate research or have experienced this myself. But either way, I still love this system. I prefer it way more compared to USB charging. 9/10. All in all, I love these headphones. These have to be one of the best I've ever purchased. I'm enjoying them so far, and I don't see myself switching off from them any time soon. The features that they offer are perfect in my case. That being said, they may not be perfect for you, so do your research before buying these headphones because they are quite expensive. Remember that reviews are subjective, so one person or even many people's experience may not 100% tailor to your potential experience. Or do what I did, buy them and see how you like them. If you don't like them, you could always return it. If you made it all the way to the end, thank you for taking the time to read my review. :) Overall Rating: 9.3/10; would highly recommend. (Edit: 3 months later and headphones are still working as if they’re brand new. Quality has not dipped at all yet) (Edit 2: May 12, 2026, headphones still work like a charm, no issues whatsoever. still high quality, still comfortable. of course there is wear and tear, that’s natural when owning something for so long, but they still work just as if I had just bought them yesterday, even the batteries haven’t degraded all that much, or at all if I’m being honest, I haven’t noticed a decrease in battery life and I’m ALWAYS using my headphones, even until the battery is close to dying and have to swap. So yeah, if you needed even more reason to buy these headphones, there you go. I promise you will never seek another pair if you give these ones a try) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024 by Marc D.
Negative Reviews need to read the instruction manual.
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I see the top review is by a guy named M. Webb. I'd like to address some of his points and how just a few seconds of reading the instructions would have addressed all but one concern he has because the optical port was removed. I have no issues with the GG software. There is a feature that will allow you to hear yourself with ANC on when you're using the mic. If you go to the break-out box, you can turn that off. Other than that, I don't see why he is recommending to stay away from it. You NEED it to update the firmware. 1. "you're restricted to only making changes to sound profiles, etc when you use the software" Hold the button down, it will go into the menus to adjust the sound profiles. It says so in the instruction manual. After updating the firmware I closed the app and have not opened it again. It's running in the background, and I have not used to adjust levels or anything. I do it all with the break-out box it came with. 2. "So they give you this charging box now that doesn't let you do anything other than adjust the volume and chatmix" Again, HOLD THE BUTTON DOWN for like 2 seconds and you can adjust everything from the break-out box just like the previous model. You CAN change sound profiles. You CAN adjust the chant mix You CAN switch input/output modes Read the instructions. 3. "Smaller battery - the previous generation used 1000 mah - they reduced the size to 700 mah. Less capacity so now we have to charge more often / buy more batteries" This is just flat out WRONG. The batteries easily last twice as long as the previous model. The previous model had a much shorter battery life, I have no idea WTF he's even talking about, to be honest. 4. They didn't get rid of digital output, but they did get rid of the optical output, that's his first valid point. But I don't know why you would need it anymore. You can link this with any device that has a USB with the included USB C cable. And yes, it's in surround, not stereo. Again, it seems like he just needs to read instructions, I have had 0 issues swapping devices without having to unplug/plug in any device. The headset outputs surround sound, check your settings. 5. " They decided to use the cheapest plastic design at this single point of failure resulting in headphones that deteriorate well within the warranty period unless you have a tiny head or treat them like they're made of glass." I have no idea what he's even talking about. These are some of the sturdiest headphones I've ever bought. They feel like a tank and are solid. I don't know where this "single point of failure is." He doesn't explain or elaborate. I am looking all over my set and can't find what he's talking about. Everything is sturdy, there are made from metal and thick plastic, but it doesn't feel heavy to wear. 6. "ANC is shit quality. I Have 4 year old BOSE with ANC that work so much better at masking / eliminating drone noise." The ANC is not the best you can get, but it works really well. Based on his previous complaints, I would guess he doesn't know how to turn the ANC on. I cannot hear my PC next to me, I cannot hear the AC running from where I'm sitting with the ANC turned on. Is the ANC as good as my Sony XM5s? Hell no, but those are the best in the industry. If you're getting these to wear everywhere and block sound, they are not the best, for that. But for just sitting at home playing games, again, it works really well. So in conclusion, he has no idea what he's talking about. These are some of the best feeling and sounding gaming headsets I've ever bought. Wearing them kind of feels just like the Sony XM4/5s. So if you like how those fit and feel, you will like this headset. You can connect to 2 devices with this at once too using the breakout box and Bluetooth. So you can listen to a podcast/music on your phone and be connected to your PC/PS5 at the same time listening to both. So I would very much recommend this if you can afford it. They are a very good headset and a justifiable upgrade over the previous model. Some other things to address. I saw another complaint about that, Bluetooth not working. It works fine if you connect it correctly and don't walk away too far. But I can walk downstairs and still listen to my phone with this if the phone is upstairs connected with Bluetooth. I have not had any issues dropping the connection. Maybe it's a defect and he should exchange them? I don't know, I don't have that issue. Another complaint was about having to use the software to adjust the chatmix. You CAN NOT use the software for that. If you try and adjust it with the software it tells you to use the box! See the included screenshot. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022 by Larry J
Dual Purposed and Perfect...almost...
I'm a gamer....and also a remote worker. I found myself looking for an audio solution that would fit both worlds. At the time I was using a wired Arctis Pro headset (prior generation) for gaming, and wireless earbuds for work communications. Needless to say, switching products for different use was becoming irritating, considering both PC's are set up on the same desk. I happened to be browsing the SteelSeries site, and came across the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. Love SS products, as they have never failed me (headset, mouse, keyboard). Needless to say, I took the plunge and purchased them. I've always been a bit skeptical regarding headsets that are both wireless and bluetooth capable. Prior items I've tested always fell short, either in battery life, bluetooth or wireless range. I'm happy to say, I have yet to see any issues with the headset, with one exception, which I'll touch on later. Considering my prior SS headset was the Arctis Pro w/GameDac, I chose to purchase the model with GameDac for the Nova Pro Wireless. My first thought was about battery life *shrug* as that always seem to be a point of contention, even with earbuds I had in the past for use with my phone. I didn't waste time regarding testing wireless and bluetooth battery life separately. Once I had the latest SteelSeries software updates, and updated the headset to the latest firmware, I connected both my personal PC and my work phone to the headset. On an average day, I am typically in calls for at least 6 hours. In between calls, in the past, I had been using the personal PC to stream music via the wired Arctis Pro headset. Needless to say, the idea the Nova Pro wireless would eliminate swapping between headset and earbuds was the first thought in my head. The results were technical perfection. I could listen to music without issue. During inbound or outbound calls, the music muted as calls started. Calls ended, and back to music. No swapping between two devices, no hassle...no muss and no fuss. They say the battery life is on average 11 hours. Luckily this has two batteries and the DAC is also the charger for the spare battery. I've used the headset consistently day in and day out, and typically find I'm only changing the battery after about 13 hours of use without bluetooth enabled, and about the same with bluetooth only being used. With both, I see about 10-11 hours of usage before needing to swap batteries. During the first couple of days, I noticed sound quality wasn't what I was used to from my Arctis Pro headset...then it dawned on me. I needed to go back into the SteelSeries software, and make sure I had changed both the settings and Sonar to have these as the primary sound device, as well as doing the same in my Windows settings. 5 minutes later, music was back to the quality I had grown accustom to. Sounds when gaming had not only returned in quality, but were actually better. Spatial sound allowed for easier identification of direction. All in all, just turned out an overall bettter experience. Another plus was getting up from my desk, having grown comfortable with wearing a headset, and not jerking my head back down because of a cord. I had walked from my desk to my kitchen before I even realized just how freeing the wireless experience was. Distance of the coverage is also amazing. For bluetooth, I can walk 30 feet away from my phone without issue, where my earbuds (Sony 1000MX5) started cutting out after about 5-6 feet, requiring me to pick up my phone every time I moved. On the wireless side, music moves with me all through the house. I can cook, clean, or just chill anywhere and enjoy it. Even this gets close to 30 feet before I start noticing any degradation. The only thing I did notice was something that should have been obvious: if the microwave is between the headset and DAC, it will cause the audio to flutter, but not break completely. Now to the ANC (Noise Cancellation). While it is a great addition to this headset, I think this might be where I have found, from prior use of both, Sony and Bose have more efficient noise cancelling. On the plus side, while it doesn't completely eliminate consistent noise, it does drastically reduce it to a level of being some distance away. Even with the lawn mower nearby, I could hear people on the calls, as well as they could hear me, without the lawn mower drowning either side out. The ANC reduces sound possibly -30db, but doesn't eliminate them all together. Even consistent noises become a minor backdrop in the audio world. It does its job well...even when on Discord with auto-mic in a chatroom. Now I mentioned an exception at the start of this review, and here it is: the fit. My wired Arctis Pros would allow me to bend over and or tilt my head without moving around on my head. This isn't the case with the Nova Pro Wireless. I believe this is due to one simple reason: the factory pads on the headset do not feel as robust as the former, therefore does not have the same ability to remain stationary. This is easily rectified by purchasing aftermarket replacements. If SS were to pay closer attention to reviews, they would see how some have stated this, and I'm in agreement: make them robust...and make them a bit more breathable as well. The faux leather design is just a trend all headset manufacturers follow as it "allows a better fit to eliminate noises around you" Pish Posh! There is hardly any difference between using a breathable material vs "leather" materials, unless you are an uber-picky audiophile. Listen to the people SS...they have spoken. Outside of the pads, this is hands-down a 5-Star production for battery life, sound quality, gaming, media and bluetooth connectity to a ton of various products from phones to TV's to streaming devices. A stellar upgrade from the Arctis Pro wired, in both quality and freedom of movement. If you have your doubts about switching from wired to wireless...do yourself a favor....CUT THE CORD!!! You won't regret it at all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024 by W. Maness
Would be excellent...but product assembly has a huge quality control problem
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I ordered the Steelseries Nova Pro Wireless to replace my Steelseries Arctis Pro (wired) headset. I ordered two sets of the Steelseries Nova Pro Wireless headsets, one for me and one for my wife. The headsets arrived amazingly fast, same day for one headset and early the next morning for the second headset. The headsets were packaged very well for safe transport. Because I already owned another Steelseries headset I knew the GAMING sound quality (and associated software "Steelseries GG") worked very well and the Steelseries Nova Pro wireless possess a slightly better sound. The sound ,when gaming, compared to my older wired Steelseries headset is deeper bass, spicy highs, and richer voices in the Nova Pro Wireleless *when using the Sonar software*. The ANC (automatic noise cancelling) in the Nova Pro Wireless is on par with any audiophile high end headset, even comparing it to my Sennheiser, Bose, B&W, or B&O. The headset itself (comfort wise) is on par as well with high end quality headsets. Music reproduction is NOT anywhere near high end quality and if you desire a great sounding headset for music and videos, this headset will disappoint you. On deep bass notes for EDM/House/Dubstep, the drivers crackle at max volume. There are no rich notes of bass that vibrate your eardrum to be found. The Nova Pro Wireless headset is much more comfortable versus my Steelseries Artis Pro headset, this is primarily due to the headband on the Nova Pro, and the ability to adjust individual ear heights. The Nova Pro gently rests on my head versus the Arctis pro which put undue pressure on top of my head and had a much tighter feeling. The Nova Pro wireless does not possess any RGB which I personally find a little disappointing. I believe Steelseries will release a wireless RGB version in the near future. The cushioning around the ears is faux leather. While it is plush and comfortable in fitment, it is very uncomfortable for anything longer than 10 minutes due to radiating body heat. Your ears will become hot steamy messes inside the encapsulating headset. To address this I ordered two 'cooling gel+cloth earpad replacements' which can easily be found here on Amazon in several colors and patterns. The Steelseries Nova Pro wireless comes with two rechargeable batteries which is extremely pleasing, there doesn't have to be any downtime or corded attachment when one battery drains. Battery life for a single battery lasts me a few days of gaming/media consumption/music before I need to recharge it. I leave the volume at max settings and even increase the db +2 from the Sonar settings menu. I like everything LOUD and with heavy bass. On the Steelseries website it states that a single battery lasts 36 hours (when using 2.4ghz connection, the default connection method to the included control hub). The battery that isn't in use sits in the Control Hub, which charges it, but if you prefer, you can also plug the included USB cable into your headset to charge the battery from the headset itself. The headset can also be connected via Bluetooth to any device (including PC), however for my specific usage (PC only), I choose to not utilize bluetooth due to Windows 11 connection stability issues that are well known. If you utilize bluetooth to your PC the headset also states that is has much less battery duration life (18-22hours vs 36). The headset comes with two USB-A to USB-C cables, one for connecting the Control hub to your PC and another for connecting the Control Hub (simultaneously) to a Xbox/PS5/etc. The Control hub uses a monotone OLED display which is decently bright (could be brighter IMHO). The control of the volume knob has a satisfying movement that feels of decent quality. There are built in 'sound environments for certain games that can be adjusted from the Control hub but a much more extensive list of games within the Sonar menu (Steelseries GG app). My major gripe comes from the quality control and non-existent Customer Support from Steelseries. As I stated earlier, I ordered TWO of these headsets, within a week of each other. *Both* headsets displayed greasy fingerprints inside the OLED glass/screen cover (it may be plastic but it is not removable to confirm). Initially with the first headset I assumed it may be an Amazon return that was re-packaged very well. However...the second headset was positively un-opened and brand new yet had the same fingerprints inside the OLED screen, as well as a small knick on the side of the OLED screen. The surface of the OLED screen also has micro-abrasions on both of them, similar to when you use something abrasive to clean glass/plexiglass. Both headsets arrived with a clear plastic film covering the screens which would be very difficult to remove then put back on with the same integrity, therefore it is clear that Steelseries has a manufacturing quality issue. Because of this problem I attempted to contact Steelseries for the first time since owning their products for years. Customer support is non-existent unless you order your product directly from the Steelseries website. In 2024 it is in-excusable for a large company to not provide an immediate direct method for problem resolution, and a customer support forum or Q&A is not a sufficient method. Steelseries expects Amazon to handle their problems. Luckily Amazon provides an amazing customer experience and is sending me another Steelseries Nova Pro wireless headset, once received I have to send the damaged one back, but there is no charge to me or downtime during this process. I will update this review once I receive the replacement headset...which I hope does not arrive with greasy fingerprints inside the display. Due to the two highly negative aspects of this headset, one: the greasy fingerprints inside the OLED glass on TWO headsets, and two: the non-existent customer support, three: the crackling bass notes when listening to music...at an exorbitant price compared to other high end headsets in the same price range... I cannot recommend this headset to others. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024 by @theDavidLeach
Great, absolutely fantastic even, but not "the most amazing headset on planet earth!"
As my title suggests, this headset really is the bomb all things considered. The look, the feel and the quality of the product all look and feel like a premium product but let me just hit it with some realism here because seeing all the reviews and even tech outlets FAWNING over this thing, can ultimately influence a consumer looking for a great headset to spend over $300 on this thing just to be disappointed. First thing's first, the price. I can't even begin to describe to you how unbearably asinine it is that this thing costs as much as it costs when it's not on sale, it's utterly ridiculous and despite what ANYONE tries to say here, isn't REMOTELY worth a penny more than $200 at the bare freaking minimum and that's being nice. The "active noise cancellation", lmfao x'D, is pretty much non existent to the point of I feel like Steel Series could legit be sued for false advertisement because of how poor it is. There's absolutely no good reason that my second gen Soundcore Liberty Pro bluetooth earbuds have LANDSLIDE noise cancellation levels over a headset that costs over $300 GD dollars. The wireless range is dog crap. Straight up, flaccid, stinky, abysmal dog crap. I can't go to my kitchen from my bedroom which is a good maybe 20-25 away without whatever vid im watching on you tube to begin sounding like Mary from Silent Hill 2 is trying to talk to me through the radio. Again, $300 headset, people. The headband could be significantly better, it feels weird. I wouldn't necessarily say cheap because it gets the job done but if you have a big ahh head like me, you might not have the best time here. NOW for why I absolutely love this headset. I paired this with Dolby Atmos rather than the steelseries software, does GG have things to make this headset sound better? Probably, that's not for me to say I'm a simple boy I tweak my eq's to make my boombooms BOOM and it makes me hap hap. It took me some tweakin across various FPS and I found that with my custom Dolby Atmos eq and setting the interfaces EQ to "Focus" has made this thing soar like a solid gold eagle in my ears. I'm serious sound has never sounded so good to me than before I got this EQ, it's the best it's ever been. The battery life is phenomenal and when one battery runs outta juice, you tactically reload that sum-B and you're good to go! The mic quality is the best I've had in any of my previous headsets EXCEPT ONLY my corsair void wireless pro, very clear and non tinny sound. All in all I love this headset so much and am only disappointed that I spent the amount of money I've spent on it rather than getting it on sale. If you want what I feel is truly an incredible piece of gaming hardware, look no further, but I urge you it's not as great as people proclaim so please, if you can, try to get it on sale and save the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024 by Kurtis M
Great headsets and Honest review with some Issues.
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I absolutely love this headset! The audio quality is fantastic, and it outperformed the ASUS ROG Delta S Wireless Gaming Headset I previously tried and returned. Here are my pros and cons for this headset. Pros: The audio quality is fantastic The Infinity Power System is amazing Multi-System Connect works flawlessly Dual Audio Streams work great The dock that comes with the headset is awesome The microphone works really well This headset isn't too tight around my head, and the weight is just right. However, my girlfriend, who has a smaller head, felt that it wasn't tight enough. Bluetooth works well, and I can use it to play audio from my computer and phone simultaneously. Semi-Pro/Cons: You're going to want to read this. - ANC nub: I had a problem with this for about a month. I tried all kinds of earcups. * Wicked Cushion Upgraded Replacement Earpads: Returned * Wicked Cushion Freeze Nova Pro Wireless - Hybrid Fabric Cooling Gel Replacement Earpads: Kept * Brainwavz Gel Gaming Replacement Earpads: Kept * Upgraded Replacement Earpads Cushions for HyperX Cloud/Alpha (Mesh Fabric): Kept ***** READ ***** Alright, to the critical part of this review. I ordered the wicked cushion pads for these headphones, and I'm not going to lie. Unfortunately, they didn't fix the nub issue in the middle of the headphone (both versions). It still protruded and bothered my ears after wearing my headphones for extended amounts of time. Moving the earcups around on my head to readjust them is when it was noticeable. So I decided to ditch those and purchased the adapter from Etsy (seller: 3DHustlers) (version: felted ANC). This allowed me to put on any earcups I wanted, and I went with the Upgraded Replacement Earpads Cushions. I have no trouble with these and don't notice any huge differences in sound/ANC quality. I recommend buying the adapter because it gives a bit of a "lift" to the earcups and allows earcups to be above the ANC nub. ***** Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Earpads Adapter for aftermarket ear pads - Steelseries - 3d Printed and Felted for Sound (ANC) (ETSY) - ANC works for fan noise from your PC or other noises similar to this. It doens't work very well for voices. - The dock gives you the option to change the headphones from Range to Speed. This is really nice, but the Speed option is ***very short on range. Cons: The software is missing a crucial feature: syncing settings across devices. SteelSeries removed this feature, which is inconvenient if I want to move my EQ settings from one PC to another or reset my PC for some reason. The Sonar isn't great for anything except games. However, you can find a piece of software called (Belphemur/SoundSwitch) on GitHub, which allows you to switch between the different audio devices that this headphone makes. Multiple Audio Devices: This headset has four different audio devices that you can switch between using the SteelSeries software, which is a bit of a pain whenever you want to listen to music or play games. The software I mentioned above comes in handy in this situation. Overall, I highly recommend this headset despite its issues. It has exceptional audio quality, and the Infinity Power System is a game-changer. The earpad adapter is a must-have if you're bothered by the ANC nub. The software is missing some features, but it's still usable. I couldn't find any pictures of the ANC nub sticking out, but these photos are with the adapter on. It's only slightly noticeable compared to the Wicked Cushions or the default earpad which protrude through the middle. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023 by Dylan
Best Wireless Headset
I've been wanting to purchase the Steelseries Arctis Nova Wireless Pro headset for a very long time, but could never justify spending the $350 for something I didn't strictly need because my current headset was working fine. However, after months and months and months of debating, I finally went ahead and bought it. I don't regret it at all. Yes, $350 is a lot of money and definitely more than I would just throw at a luxury good. However, I am very happy with my purchase. Where should I start? 1) Sound quality is amazing. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but music is clear and the bass is deep. Game audio is superb and it sounds just like my wired headsets. No issues at all here. 2) Microphone quality is very good, too. I've got not complaints from anyone. 3) Comfort is not perfect but more than good enough. They're a little tighter than my Arctis 7, but I only run into some very mild discomfort after eight hours of continuous use. Since I use these as my office headset, comfort is very important to me. 4) The swappable battery was the main selling point for me. I use this headset for work, and I often times forget to charge them. Since there's a swappable battery, I'm never in danger of running out of juice. If I'm low, then I switch to the other battery (that's charging in the hub) and I'm good to go. 5) Since I work from home, I needed some way to swap between my work laptop and my home desktop. Previously, I was using a USB switch, which is fine but clunky. The integrated hub makes this so easy. It allows for two wired inputs: PC-PC/PS5 or PC-Xbox, depending on the version. Do note that if you're connecting two PCs, you cannot use the PC-Xbox, as the Xbox port will not work correctly. 6) Perhaps the only downside is the Noise Cancellation feature. It works, but doesn't work as well as a dedicated Noise Cancellation device. Since this was not a critical feature for me, I don't mind, but please be aware that it's not the strongest part of the headset. All in all, if you have $350, and you're looking for an amazing wireless headset with swappable batteries and multiple inputs, the Nova Pro Wireless is what you're looking for. I highly recommend and I don't regret my purchase at all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023 by Highlighter
A mediocre gaming headset with lots of features
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This review is on PC. Sound Quality: 3/5. This is the headsets week spot. Its sound quality is nothing special. It is not terrible, but it defiantly does not sound like a 300-dollar headset. For gaming, its primary purpose, its good if you tune it in the steel series software. FPS Sound mapping is good, but not great or exactly precise as I would like in PUBG or FPS. Everything outside of games is flat or dull, not awful, but not great. Sounds like a PC headset for half this price. It is mediocre in terms of sound quality. The Maxwell is far superior in this area from all reviews I have read (another premium headset in this price range) Software 3/5 Pretty clunky, UI not as polished or easy to navigate as Logitech G hub. When I restart my computer, it screws up all the settings in the Steel series software, causing me to go in manually fix it after every restart. Pretty annoying. The game profiles are nice and help with sound mapping in FPS games by choosing your game profile. I really enjoy the in-game video clips part of the software; I made it my primary software for this purpose. Steel Series is a big company and a big name for gaming, so things work well in games and the drivers are good. I have had no wireless connection issues. Most reviews seem to agree to much better than the Maxwell. Features: 5/5 This is the reason the headset cost so much in my opinion. I have a shared office space; I was always shouting which is not ideal. I did not want to hear myself in the mic with a sidetone. Nova Pro Wireless was the only wireless gaming headset with ANC feedback so I can hear my passive outside environment, including my own voice naturally, while gaming. This is the only reason I bought the headset as there was no competition for this feature. When using the ANC the other way around, to cancel out the outside environment, its performance is mediocre, but it works well to cancel out the A/C, fans, etc. It is loaded with other features I will never use like dual audio from two devices, etc.... They also sell a ton of official custom skin components for this headset to make it assorted colors or brand it with certain games. I customized mine with hot pic (picture attached). Hardware 3/5 It is a solid build. Combination of metal and durable plastic. Heavy but not too heavy. The leather ear cups are comfortable. All the sponsored videos telling you to buy Wicked Cushions is just a cash grab. The guys that make those videos make money off you. Try the stock ones first, they are fairly good. Minus one star for the terrible huge battery charger which also acts as the wireless dongle. Changing the battery is a clunky process and hardware device for this kind of sucks, takes up space, and is unnecessary. Once you figure it out, hot swapping the battery is easy and quick. Which is good because the battery life sucks. It normally lasts 2 days of gaming and it is time for a swap. The battery charger also has an annoying LED screen you cannot turn off. I wish it just came with USB dongle. Some users may not enjoy the ski-strap headband that secures it to the top of their head. It has been fine for me though. Mic: I cannot comment on the mic as I use an external Blue Yeti Mic on a Mic arm. Value: 2.5/5 Unless it has a particular feature set that you require, I do not think it is worth the MSRP. It is not a bad headset, but it is simply not worth the MSRP. Its sound quality is not amazing. If you can get it on sale for a very deep discount, consider it if you need the features it provides. I upgraded from a Logitech G Pro Wireless X and the sound quality is about the same, but the Logitech was slightly better. Logitech's software was also superior. I would have gone with the Maxwell in this price range but its gen 1 and it has its own problems. However, only the Nova Pro Wireless has ANC with the features I required in a wireless gaming headset. This is not a bad headset. But people who say it is amazing clearly do not have experience with other headsets in this price range. It excels at bells and whistle features that many other headsets do not offer and that is what makes it special. If you don’t need these features I would recommend going with another headset to get a better value for your MSRP. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2025 by Expat_Medic
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