SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

A base-station ANC headset with hot-swap batteries for desks that juggle PC and PlayStation.

  • Gaming headset
  • USB dongle, Bluetooth
  • Retractable boom
  • 22 h

PCPR score

8.0

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$300Nov 9

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The short version

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is a closed-back gaming headset with 40 mm drivers, hybrid ANC, a retractable boom mic and a base station that links two USB systems. Two hot-swappable batteries keep it running through long sessions. RTINGS measured a warm tuning with some high-mid and treble unevenness and found low-frequency noise still passes the ANC, so it suits players who value its dock and battery system over outright sound accuracy. The newer Arctis Nova Pro Omni now sits above it in SteelSeries' lineup.

Pros

  • Two hot-swappable batteries give up to 44 hours of 2.4 GHz use between swaps
  • Base station connects two USB systems and has an on-device equalizer
  • Hybrid ANC with a Transparency Mode, which RTINGS rates above most gaming headsets
  • Retractable ClearCast Gen 2 boom mic rated good by RTINGS

Cons

  • RTINGS found low-frequency noise such as engine rumble still gets through the ANC
  • Peaks and dips in the high mids and treble can make instruments sound uneven
  • Some owners reported hiss while the mic is active, per RTINGS

Best for

  • PC and PlayStation players who want ANC and a desk dock
  • Long sessions on swappable batteries

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Gaming headset
Back
Closed
Platforms
PC, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile, Mac

Connectivity

Connection
USB dongle, Bluetooth

Features

Microphone
Retractable boom
Active noise cancelling
Yes

Performance

Driver size
40 mm
Impedance
38 Ω

Power

Battery life
22 h

Compatibility notes

  • 2.4 GHz audio runs through the included USB-C base station; SteelSeries sells a separate Xbox version.
  • ChatMix on PC needs SteelSeries Sonar on Windows 10 or later.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • RTINGS

    Mixed

    Rated good for wireless gaming thanks to the dock and retractable mic, while measuring warm but uneven upper mids and noting that the ANC lets bass-heavy noise through.

    2022-07-15

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Common questions

How long do the batteries last?

SteelSeries rates each of the two included batteries at 18 to 22 hours, for up to 44 hours of 2.4 GHz use before both are drained. The maker says a swap takes about eight seconds.

Does this version work with Xbox?

SteelSeries lists a separate Xbox version of the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. This PC/PS version lists PC, PlayStation, Switch and handhelds, mobile over Bluetooth, and Mac over USB.

Does the microphone retract?

Yes. The ClearCast Gen 2 mic is a fully retractable boom that slides into the earcup, according to the maker's specifications.

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