SteelSeries consistently makes some of the best gaming headsets for both performance and comfort.
The wired versions of the Nova Pro (Xbox and PC) retail for $250.
That said, the Arctis Nova Pro has a couple of notable bonuses going for it.
The PlayStation edition is for PlayStation and PC only.
The other major perk of the Nova Pro is the aforementioned studio-quality audio.
The Nova Pro looks markedly different from other SteelSeries headsets–and most gaming headsets in general.
When it comes to comfort, the Nova Pro iseasilythe best gaming headset I’ve ever used.
However, the Nova Pro isn’t all form and no function.
you’re able to also use a 3.5mm cable to hardwire the connection on the Nova Pro Wireless.
The Nova Pro Wireless Base Station is where the proverbial magic happens.
The base station has multiple ports to connect to a console and PC.
That’s why those who have an Xbox or are planning on getting one should choose the Xbox edition.
On the side of the base station is a compartment for a battery.
You easily swap batteries by popping off the magnetic earcup cover on the right side of the Nova Pro.
Technically speaking, the wired version is superior to the wireless when it comes to audio quality.
The GameDAC Gen 2 supports 96KGz/24-bit audio compared to the 48KHz/16-bit in the wireless.
In practical terms, you’re getting more precise sound with the wired version.
PC players have access to a wealth of customization options via the free Sonar app.
The coolest Sonar features let you create game-specific profiles to help give you an edge.
The SteelSeries Nova Pro and Nova Pro Wireless gaming headsets areavailable to purchase now at SteelSeries.
SteelSeries provided early sample units of the Arctis Nova Pro for the purpose of this review.
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