SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Headset review -
Features and specifications
Features and specification
“Crafted from the ground up, the Arctis Nova Pro series produces a new level of excellence for high fidelity audio, AI-powered voice clarity, and all-day comfort with sleek Danish design aesthetics that seamlessly transfers between an array of gaming platforms like never before. To power the new Arctis Nova franchise, SteelSeries developed the Sonar Audio Software Suite, which introduces the world to the first pro-grade parametric EQ for gamers. Specifically designed to turbocharge any headset for gaming and provide a limitless ability to control sound across games, team chat, and the microphone, Sonar allows gamers to adjust every frequency and hear the sounds that matter the most.
By fusing these two entities (Arctis Nova Pro Headsets & the Sonar Audio Software Suite), the ultimate sound quality, clarity, and control come together to re-raise the bar for gaming audio and redefine SteelSeries’ signature sound. The result is the incarnation of a new superpower for gamers, where they can lose themselves in the soundscape with 360° Spatial Audio, hear every critical step, reload or enemy movement by taking control of every sonic element utilizing Sonar’s EQ, and achieve sound purity, unlike any other gaming headset through the all-new High Fidelity speaker drivers engineered for the Arctis Nova franchise.”
Audio Driver |
Custom 40mm Neodymium |
Frequency Response |
10Hz – 40kHz |
Impedance |
38 Ohms |
Mic Type |
Bi-directional |
Mic sensitivity |
-38 dBv/PA |
Cable length |
1.5 m (USB Type-C), 1.2 m (3.5 mm) |
Weight |
295 g |
Warranty |
Two years |
Product features
- Reach almighty audio levels with the Nova Pro Acoustic System, and Premium High Fidelity Drivers enhanced with Sonar Software
- Hi-Res Certified GameDAC Gen 2 elevates the audio experience by raising the resolution for 78% purer sound* with lower distortion for quality unheard in other gaming headsets *in comparison to GameDAC Gen 1
- Total sound immersion with 360° Spatial Audio* using Sonar Audio Software Suite *Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 / Microsoft Spatial Sound
- Multi-System Connect turns the GameDAC into a hub that lets you switch between platforms with the press of a button, supporting PC, Mac, PlayStation, or Switch
- AI-powered ClearCast Gen 2 noise canceling microphone silences background noise and keyboard sounds for pristine audio communication with a fully retractable design
- ComfortMax System ensures comfy to wear over long hours of use with height-adjustable rotating earcups, flexible suspension band, and pivoting hangers
- Pinpoint your enemy’s location long before you see them with Sonar, a breakthrough in gaming sound
The MSRP is $249.99 (NA) |€279.99 (EMEA) |$279.99 (APAC), so let’s see what this headset can offer.
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