The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is designed for serious gamers seeking an immersive, high-fidelity audio experience across multiple platforms. Its key win is the virtually unlimited playtime offered by the Infinity Power System, ensuring you never miss a beat due to a dead battery. A minor caveat is that managing the hot-swappable batteries requires a brief moment of attention. This headset features premium Hi-Fi drivers, 360° Spatial Audio, Active Noise Cancellation, and a versatile Wireless Base Station with an OLED display for ultimate control and seamless connectivity.
Premium Hi-Fi Drivers & 360° Spatial Audio: Delivers rich, detailed sound and precise directional audio for a truly immersive gaming experience, allowing you to pinpoint enemy locations.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Effectively eliminates distracting background noise, enabling deep focus on your game or audio.
Infinity Power System: Features two hot-swappable batteries that can be charged simultaneously via the base station, providing continuous, uninterrupted gameplay.
Wireless Base Station with OLED Display: Serves as a central hub for connecting to multiple devices (Xbox, PC) and offers on-the-fly customization of EQ settings and audio profiles via an intuitive OLED screen.
Retractable Noise-Cancelling Microphone: Ensures crystal-clear voice communication with teammates, retracting discreetly when not in use.
Hi-Res Audio Certification: Guarantees uncompromised, studio-quality sound reproduction for both gaming and music listening.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Allows seamless pairing with mobile devices for calls, music, or game audio from your phone without disconnecting from your primary gaming platform.
Designed for Comfort: Equipped with height-adjustable rotating earcups and a flexible suspension band to ensure maximum comfort during extended gaming sessions.
Uninterrupted Playtime: Infinity Power System provides continuous gaming with hot-swappable batteries.
Superior Audio Immersion: Hi-Fi drivers, 360° Spatial Audio, and Hi-Res certification deliver an unparalleled sound experience.
Versatile Connectivity: Seamlessly switch between Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth devices via the Wireless Base Station.
Enhanced Focus: Active Noise Cancellation effectively blocks out environmental distractions.
Clear Communication: Noise-cancelling microphone ensures your voice is heard without interference.
Exceptional Comfort: Designed for long gaming sessions with adjustable earcups and a flexible band.
Battery Management: While hot-swappable, users must remember to swap and charge the second battery for truly unlimited playtime.
External Base Station: Requires a dedicated space for the Wireless Base Station, which is an additional component in your setup.
Learning Curve for Customization: Utilizing the full range of EQ and audio profile adjustments via the OLED display may require some initial familiarity.
Uninterrupted Playtime: Infinity Power System provides continuous gaming with hot-swappable batteries.
Superior Audio Immersion: Hi-Fi drivers, 360° Spatial Audio, and Hi-Res certification deliver an unparalleled sound experience.
Versatile Connectivity: Seamlessly switch between Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth devices via the Wireless Base Station.
Enhanced Focus: Active Noise Cancellation effectively blocks out environmental distractions.
Clear Communication: Noise-cancelling microphone ensures your voice is heard without interference.
Exceptional Comfort: Designed for long gaming sessions with adjustable earcups and a flexible band.
Battery Management: While hot-swappable, users must remember to swap and charge the second battery for truly unlimited playtime.
External Base Station: Requires a dedicated space for the Wireless Base Station, which is an additional component in your setup.
Learning Curve for Customization: Utilizing the full range of EQ and audio profile adjustments via the OLED display may require some initial familiarity.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless excels in delivering a professional-grade audio experience across various applications. In competitive gaming, the 360° Spatial Audio provides a critical advantage, allowing you to accurately pinpoint enemy footsteps or distant gunfire, enhancing situational awareness. The Active Noise Cancellation ensures that external distractions like fan noise, household sounds, or even loud roommates fade into the background, letting you concentrate fully on the game.
For long gaming sessions, the Infinity Power System truly shines. When one battery runs low, a quick swap with the charged spare from the Wireless Base Station means zero downtime, keeping you in the action indefinitely. This eliminates the frustration of having to plug in or wait for a charge.
Beyond gaming, the headset's Hi-Res Audio Certification makes it an excellent choice for music lovers, offering crisp, detailed sound reproduction. Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stay connected to your phone for calls or music, even while gaming on your console or PC. This means you can take a call without interrupting your game or easily listen to your favorite playlist during a casual session. The Wireless Base Station acts as a convenient hub, enabling swift transitions between your Xbox and PC without re-pairing or re-cabling, making it ideal for multi-platform users. The retractable noise-cancelling microphone ensures your voice chat is clear and free of background noise, vital for team-based games or online meetings.
Connect the Base Station: Plug the Wireless Base Station into your Xbox or PC using the provided USB cables. Ensure it receives power.
Power On Headset: Press and hold the power button on the headset until it turns on and connects wirelessly to the Base Station.
Insert Batteries: Insert one charged battery into the headset. Place the second battery into the charging slot on the Base Station.
Configure Audio: On your Xbox or PC, select the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless as your default audio output and input device. Adjust volume and EQ settings directly on the Base Station's OLED display or via SteelSeries GG software (if applicable on PC).
Gaming Consoles: Designed specifically for Xbox, but also compatible with PC.
PC: Fully compatible with Windows and Mac via the Wireless Base Station.
Mobile Devices: Connects via Bluetooth for audio and calls.
Battery Care: Always keep one battery charged in the Base Station while the other is in use to ensure continuous power. Avoid fully depleting batteries often for longevity.
Cleaning: Gently wipe the earcups and headband with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
Storage: Store the headset in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Microphone: When not in use, ensure the microphone is fully retracted into the earcup to protect it from damage.