SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

A solid mid-range pick in the gaming headsets line-up, with 22 hours up front.

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
22 hoursBluetoothXbox & PC / Switch
£230best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Wireless
  • Surround sound
  • Detachable mic
  • No active noise cancelling
  • Below-average driver size
Score profile

Where the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless wins and loses

Scored against the gaming headsets class
DesignSoundMicrophoneBatteryConnectivity8577852985
Design and build
85
Sound
77
Microphone
85
Battery and power
29
Connectivity
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

Weight516 g
WirelessYes

Sound

Driver size40 mm
Surround soundYes

Microphone

Detachable micYes
Noise-cancelling micYes

Battery and power

Battery life22 hours

Connectivity

2.4 GHz wirelessYes
BluetoothBluetooth
PlatformsXbox & PC / Switch

More specs

TypeClosed-Back
ConnectionWireless
MicrophoneNon-Detachable
Noise cancellingYes

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Head to head

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless vs SteelSeries SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DesignSoundMicrophoneBatteryConnectivity
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro WirelessSteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
 SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro WirelessThis pageSteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
Overall score62 /10063 /100Better
Battery hours22 hours30 hoursBetter
Weight516 g505 gBetter
Driver40 mm40 mm
Wireless 2 4ghzYesYes
BluetoothBluetooth5.3
SurroundYesYes
Who it's for

Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gaming headset for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier gaming headset is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other gaming headsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 55.

What stands out on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless?

Its wireless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Delta S Core?

The Delta S Core scores 63/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.