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“The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are premium wireless gaming headphones released in 2022. These over-ears are packed with extra features like a wireless ...”
Publisher score: 95/100 · 54mo ago
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
$349.99 · Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth), ANC · 4y 5m old
92
Review
Radar
8.9
User score
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At $349.99 the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless sits squarely in the premium tier, and it earns that ticket. Its 40 mm neodymium drivers deliver a clean, detailed soundstage that lets you hear every footstep and positional cue, while the sub‑1 % THD keeps the audio faithful to the source. The real differentiator is the dual‑battery hot‑swap system – you can run one pack while the other charges and keep gaming for up to 44 hours without a break. Add 2.4 GHz low‑latency wireless, simultaneous Bluetooth 5.0 for mobile audio, and a solid 38‑ohm impedance, and you have a headset that performs as well in a living‑room couch session as it does in a competitive arena. Active and AI‑enhanced noise cancellation silences the world, and the software lets you blend game and chat audio on the fly, a feature that most rivals still stumble over.
That said, the price isn’t for the casual player who’s happy with a decent mic and a single‑battery run time. The Nova Pro’s microphone, while clear, falls short of the studio‑grade rigs some pros demand, so if you need top‑flight voice capture you may still look elsewhere. Also, the lineup offers multiple variants – be sure you’re buying the version that includes the full wireless kit and not the stripped‑down model. For gamers who refuse to compromise on sound fidelity, battery endurance, and the convenience of mixing PC and mobile audio without unplugging, the Nova Pro Wireless is the closest thing to a “perfect” headset you’ll find at this price point. If those are your priorities, the investment pays off in uninterrupted immersion and a headset that doubles as an everyday pair of headphones.
Sanjiv Sathiah · Managing Editor
Spec sheet
Key features
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- THD
- < 1%
- Impedance
- 38 ohm
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- Driver type
- Neodymium drivers
- Sensitivity
- 93 dBSPL
- Frequency response
- 10-40,000 Hz wired; 10-22,000 Hz wireless
Wireless and connections
- Noise control
- Active noise cancelling and AI noise cancelling for chat
- Battery
- Two hot-swappable batteries; up to 22 hrs per battery
- Connections
- 2.4 GHz wireless, Simultaneous Bluetooth, Multi-System Connect
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
Review evidence
Audio specialist reviews
92
“The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is fantastic not only as a gaming headset, but as a daily pair of headphones.”
Publisher score: 92/100 · 54mo ago
Review evidence
Tech publication reviews
100
“The SteelSteel Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is a fantastic sounding and versatile wireless gaming headset that has earned a perfect score in our review.”
Publisher score: 10/10
100
Pocket-lintRead review ↗
“This wireless headset is sumptuous whether you're gaming on PC or console, with jaw-dropping sound and top-class comfort.”
Publisher score: 5/5
100
TechPowerUp
“The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is quite possibly the best wireless gaming headset money can buy. It's sleek, superbly comfortable, jam-packed with well-implemented features, and sounds great!”
Publisher score: 5/5 · 3mo ago
95
PCMag
“The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is one of the most impressive wireless gaming headsets we've tested, with excellent audio, effective noise cancellation, dual swappable batteries, and powerful software.”
Publisher score: 95/100 · 30mo ago
90
Wired
“This do-everything gaming headset has a price tag to match. Just make sure you get the right model, and that you don't need a high-end mic.”
Publisher score: 90/100 · 54mo ago
90
Digital TrendsRead review ↗
“SteelSeries already has the best gaming headset, but the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless still improves that design.”
Publisher score: 9/10
90
Tom's Hardware
“This headset tries to do everything, and...it does a pretty good job.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5
70
TechRadar
“We've always dreamed of the perfect gaming headset. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless just made that dream come true.”
Publisher score: 70/100 · 54mo ago
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Buying notes
Value todayStrong buy
High review score for the money. 92/100 at $400. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
Worth checking
Effectiveness of the multi-system audio mixing and simultaneous Bluetooth connectivity.
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