SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

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Ranked #3 in Gaming Headsets

670 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

The only headset here with published year-plus long-term testing calling it a reliable powerhouse, plus a swappable battery. Proven, not just promising.

Consolidated from 24 cited sources across 20 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 glowing source
19 positive sources
4 mixed sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 9 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. A trap is a product buyers genuinely cross-shop but should not buy, ranked honestly alongside the real picks rather than dropped to the bottom. Why the boards include them

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Pros & cons

✓ Forbes Vetted long-term tested it for over a year and calls it a reliable powerhouse
✓ Modular battery and user-replaceable parts de-risk multi-year ownership
✓ PCMag's current guide keeps the Nova Pro family at the top of its premium wireless category
✓ Swappable battery system means it is not disposable when the battery ages
✓ Years of proven firmware support via SteelSeries GG

✗ ANC mic design and hinge area have accumulated more long-term creak and wear complaints than the newer flagship

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.

Evidence 12 articles, 11 video reviews and 1 community source

1 glowing source

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GamesRadar+ Article · Sept 2022

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is hands down one of the best headsets I've ever tested, and it deserves our top score.

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TechRadar Article · Oct 2025

I gave it five stars when I originally reviewed it for our sister site, GamesRadar+, and will keep recommending it as long as I can. However, the arrival of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite has changed this - it's literally the best gaming headset I have ever used in all my years of reviewing gaming gear. It's unbelievably good.

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IGN IGN · 19.9M subscribers · May 2022

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the best wireless gaming headset money can buy. It's one of the only gaming headsets that you can pair with any platform from Xbox, to PS5, Nintendo Switch, and gaming PCs. It also has Bluetooth to pair with a phone or tablet to work like a pair of wireless headphones.

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You will never have the problem of an empty Wireless Headset ever again. @SteelSeries #forglory #steelseries #arctis #wirelessheadset Unboxing my new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. Entdecke die Funktionen des SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless mit Wechselbatteriesystem! Nie wieder leere Batterien!

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The Techne The Techne · 293K subscribers · Dec 2022

These will not only make your headset look better, but also 10x more comfortable = Stinkin Cozy. These will also remove the annoying noise cancelation nub.

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T3 Article · Nov 2025

If you can flex your budget a little further, then the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is within reach, our reigning winner in the overall best headset rankings for 2025. It brings superior sound and a battery-swapping system, but doesn't have app capabilities.

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GadgetryTech GadgetryTech · 128K subscribers · May 2022

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset brings some serious features, sound quality, and more. There is a bunch to discuss with this headset, and I plan on doing that! Use the chapters below to skip to what matters to you, if you need to. This was NOT sent to me for review.

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GamesRadar+ Article · Oct 2022

The headset is let down by its battery life however, making the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless our preferred pick for its price range.

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HiTechKing HiTechKing · 67K subscribers · Mar 2025

Overall, I find this headset to be comfortable even for long gaming

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audiobuyerguide.com AudioBuyerGuide · reviewer · May 2026

Buy the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. It does everything well. The hot-swap batteries are a game-changer.

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OASTHAR OASTHAR · 45.3K subscribers · Jan 2026

The Nova Pro Wireless has long been a fan favorite for its incredible sound quality, intuitive controls, and multiplatform support. But the Nova Elite is raising the bar even higher with audio filegrade features, dual mic technology, and full compatibility right out of the box.

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Pcmag Will Greenwald · reviewer

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has been one of my favorite gaming headsets for several years now.

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TwoByteThomas TwoByteThomas · 16.2K subscribers · Feb 2025

More than two years after its original release, the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headphones consistently come up as one of the best gaming headphones you can buy. I've been using these every day for for several weeks - here is my in depth review. Thank you for watching!

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Wccftech Aernout van de Velde · reviewer

It may not look very different, but in practice, it’s a more complete product.

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Jason Howell Jason Howell · 14.7K subscribers · Jun 2024

Jason Howell unboxes the headphones and demonstrates why you should buy these instead.

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audiobuyerguide.com AudioBuyerGuide · reviewer · May 2026

Yes. Years later, this headset still leads the pack.

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Ekstra_EU Ekstra_EU · 2.5K subscribers · Jul 2024

I Have tried them these past two months and they're still spectacular!

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Scout Network Scout Network · reviewer · May 2026

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Review - 9.

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Tagmond Tech Tagmond Tech · 426 subscribers · May 2025

Starting with the connectivity, this is where the Steel Series pulls ahead of most of the competition. At the center of the experience is GameD Wireless, a powerful base station that does far more than transmit audio. Firstly, it handles the headset's 2.4 GHz lossless wireless connection, giving you an ultra low latency and rockolid performance on PC or console.

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Club386 Fahd Temsamani · reviewer · Dec 2025

I am still perfectly satisfied with my headset, which is a good thing since it cost more than my monitor!

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Gamer Heaven Gamer Heaven · 179K subscribers · Feb 2024

There is 1 upgrade I can't recommend enough for comfort, and a couple complaints I have now that the honeymoon phase wore off.

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TwoByteThomas TwoByteThomas · 16.1K subscribers · Dec 2025

In terms of wear and tear, they've actually held up pretty well. The ear pads are still in good shape with no flaking or peeling on the faux leather material. The ski goggle suspension strap is still skillly. It hasn't overstretched or anything, and there hasn't been any fraying or anything from use. The adjustable hinges are holding up fine even though they are made of plastic.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #3 (A tier) on our consolidated gaming headsets board, drawn from 24 cited sources across 20 outlets.

None of the 24 sources that state a view is unconvinced or negative. ANC mic design and hinge area have accumulated more long-term creak and wear complaints than the newer flagship.

On our gaming headsets board, Audeze Maxwell 2 ranks #1 (S tier) ahead of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless at #3 (A tier). Audeze Maxwell 2: RTINGS' number one across three current guides plus Crutchfield's best all-around, on a build platform designed to be serviced rather than discarded. The safest long-term ownership bet in the category.

On our gaming headsets board, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless ranks #3 (A tier) ahead of Logitech G Astro A50 X at #25 (F tier). Logitech G Astro A50 X: The most heavily marketed headset in the category, and StreamTechReviews themselves say only buy it if you need its specific features. The dock-tethered design is a longevity gamble that the Maxwell 2 or Nova Pro Omni do not take.