@The Techne I’m curious, with your set, volume around 70 to 60 percent, anc and transparency set to off, do u notice high frequency feedback in the right ear cup? It has to be connected but no sound coming out, like home screen on Xbox where it’s connected but it’s dead quiet. I notice in that situation I’m getting this feedback on the right cup. I returned my unit(Xbox version) they only had ps version in stock so I just grabbed it, and it does the same thing (granted not as bad). Check it out because if I got 2 bad units in a row I’m not sure how I’d feel about trying a third time or maybe it’s just something they do?
Is this the successor to the Arctis Pro Wireless? Based on design is doesn’t look as comfortable. My Arctis Pro died a few weeks ago and wanted a new one but I dunno about this.
@@xreznr163pretty much the same. You get what you pay for. I’m a pro gamer and have experience with about 100 different headsets and play on Xbox. Astros a50 and these are one of my top picks. These are insane for footsteps and such. Personally rock these anytime I play and compete
I ended up getting them for their mobile/xbox/pc usage and they're amazing in all 3. The chat mixer with my xbox buds, the quick swap to pc since I'm super ADHD, and noise cancelation for my neighbors house constantly under construction, etc. This bad boy is my match made in heaven.
Great series of videos so far! The anc is pretty lackluster, but the passive noise canceling is incredible compared to other gaming headsets imo. The price is a huge gut punch for those hoping for a life changing experience though. The convenience really is the shining point of this headset and for some that’s all the reason to buy it… and the headset does indeed sound great as well.
Took a dive and got it myself, hands down the best headset I’ve ever used. Even plugging in wired the sound goes to another level. Exceptional product. Dive into GG software and you can tune the mic and sound to a whole other level.
it absolutely gets a stinkin cozy from me. i never feel the mic touching my ear and it's SOOOOO light coming from the arctis pro wireless, it's amazing.
I'm one of the only 3 people left playing Halo Infinite on console. My astro a50s got to a point where they wouldnt hold a charge for more than an hour. I ordered new astros and the 5ghz band on my router kept interfering and crashing the connection on the new a50s. After astro decided not to help, I sent them back and settled with some Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max. After a week of use, the bluetooth would not stay connected. I thought what the heck, I might as well shill out $350 bucks to try these new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pros. Holy shizzzz!!! The size, weight, comfort, connectivity, and SOUND QUALITY is on a completely different level than Astros and Turtle Beach. Back in 2019, I had the SteelSeries Arctis Pros for about a week before trading them in for Astros because I wasn't impressed. I don't know what SteelSeries did, but these are on a completely different level. I've heard the Audeze and Bangs have the best sound, but after using these for the last few weeks, I don't even care to try anything else.
So nice with an honest review. I’m actually getting second thoughts about getting it now. The hinges not being made of metal, is a big let down at this price point. Nice and informative video👍
There are several other honest reviews out there that love it more than Techne seems to have. It’s preference in the end for a lot of things and what exactly you need your headset to do. There’s lots of headsets without metal hinges that are still great, and I watched a very detailed review that said the hinges are improved. They’re my first SS headset, and the hinges are different from pics and vids of previous SS sets.
Ok, thanks guys! Still considering getting them. But durability is a big selling point for me, so maybe I’ll wait a bit to see have they fare in the long run. Gives me time to save up too :p
No metal hinges = No buy from me. Great review. I didn't take this as negative, in fact - SteelSeries if you ever read this, this is as positive a review as I could view. He asked if we actually "need" active noice cancelling. I do. Transparency, mode. I do. Bluetooth, swappable batteries - I NEED that, although he questioned it, I do. What I don't need is plastic hinges especially when hinges were a MAJOR issue with your last headsets. Happy to join the army whenever you all resolve that!!
I’ve used many headsets and have been a long term user of the previous Arctis Pro Wireless and I love that headset. I’ve also trained my ears well over the few years to hear sounds on each frequency. I’ve been so looking forward to this new Nova Pro Wireless, but I wanted to make sure it’s worth it before I buy one. Luckily my friend bought one, so I used his for a whole day, mainly playing Warzone and here’s my verdict compared to the old Pro Wireless and these are based on my hearing. -Old Pro Wireless is quite a bit louder, so if you like your stuff really loud, old one is better. Plus louder the headset gets, louder you hear each frequency. -With old Pro Wireless playing Warzone I can comfortably hear footsteps from around 32-34 metres away and gets louder of course closer the enemy gets, but it was around the same with the new Nova, but maybe couple of metres closer to start with from around 30-32 metres. Not a big deal, but the next point will make it a big deal. -Because the Pro Wireless get really loud, it lets you hear those specific frequencies louder and better. -Nova Pro Wireless might not be as loud as the Pro Wireless, but because it now has a 10 band EQ compared to the 5 band on the Pro Wireless, if you spend some time you can really extract detailed sound from each frequency and overall the sound quality/clarity is better on the Nova. However, to my hearing it’s not a night and day difference. It took me a while to make a really good custom EQ for Warzone and when compared to the old Pro Wireless, apart from overall sound quality, it made no difference at all. -The Techne is correct about the ANC mics on the drivers touching ears, but it really didn’t bother me as the Nova is overall really comfortable and I think more comfortable than the Pro Wireless. -Transparency mode simply makes the headset sound and feel like you’re using an open back headset and to my ears that ruined the detailed directional audio or imaging. -Mic quality is pretty good and better than the old Pro Wireless, but unless you’re actually using the mic for recording, I don’t really care as long as it sounds good enough to communicate. My final verdict is, if you care about all the ANC, transparency mode and/or specifically play on PC, then the Nova is worth it. On PC you can really take advantage of the Sonor software. But if you’re a console player and don’t really care about the ANC and transparency mode, then if you don’t already have the old Pro Wireless, I would say go get one of those as the prices will drop soon and you’ll be more than happy, because it’s still if not the best, one of the best. You can find lots of used like new ones on EBay and Amazon. I really think £330 is quite a big asking price for a headset that’s not much different to the old one. I think most of the changes were made on design of the headset and added ANC and transparency mode and that’s it. The most important part of a headset should be sound and if that’s not that much of an improvement over the old one, then that’s a big asking price.
Thanks for this info. I got 2 pair of Arctis Pro wireless and I'll m waiting for Audeze to make the Penrose mkII with better 2.4ghz connectivity and a good Virtual surround. If Audeze does not deliver I might get the Nova pro wired version as the wireless nova looks to me to be a downgrade.
@@Justmeandmy20cents Audeze Penrose I think really stands out when it comes to audio, because they use the planar magnetic drivers and all the rest use traditional dynamic drivers. But I’ve also tried the Penrose. Above I mentioned about footstep distance. With the Penrose I still heard footsteps from around 32-34 metres away but it was quite pronounced compared to Pro Wireless, but that’s where the good points stop with the Penrose in my opinion. I said above priority is sound, but at least a headset should have decent comfort and battery and Penrose doesn’t. I believe the main problem is, headset companies are limited to how much they can do with current dynamic driver technology, so until a new technology is developed, all new headsets can only advance so much. That includes Audeze as well with the planar magnetic drivers. There’s only so much they can advance with those drivers until a new generation of planar magnetic drivers are developed. So for this very reason, I think SteelSeries took a step back with the Nova. I’ve never been a fan of leatherette ear pads, but I recently purchased the official SteelSeries leather pads for my Pro Wireless and I realised all these years I was missing on improving the sound. It made a big difference and made my own custom EQ sound even better and louder.
I have not used the arctis pro but I do have the audeze penrose. I think sound quality is about even with the eq dialed in. The penrose gets louder, but not by a ton. So when you say the arctis pro gets louder, I have a feeling you need to plug them in side by side and test again or check settings.. Anyway, I also find the positional audio on the nova fantastic compared to the penrose. To me, the penrose sucks at locating directional queues. Idk, great music headset though.
@@C7_Eliud I am at work, so I don't have exacts, but just use a v shape and adjust to your preference from there. The game presets in the sonar software are all pretty spot on too Edit: just realized that probably wasn't a reply to me, but maybe it will help someone out.
Yeah I went with the wired as well, If you're always sitting in the same spot when gaming, Then you really don't need the wireless. I have my consoles and PC in the same location, So wireless is kind of pointless for me anyway since I'm always a few feet away from devices.
@@earlraglin4597 After trying both the wired and wireless, I prefer the Wired ones. It has better sound quality and doesn't have the annoying ANC nub on the inside.
I actually came into this review specifically hoping you'd touch on the sound quality of the wireless version when it is wired to the station, compared to the wireless-only version. Was bummed when you decided that wasn't a relevant feature to test. I personally would love to have a headset that has all the fidelity of a wired headset when I don't mind being tethered, but with the freedom of a wireless headset when I want to be able to move around more. If you give it a test at some point, I'd be curious to know how they compare. The questions I'm wondering about below: 1. How noticeable is the difference when wireless version is wired to the base station. (Compared to wireless version operating over 2.4GHz) 2. Does it sound the same as the wired version sounds when connected directly to PC (not the DAC). 3. How does the wireless version (when wired) compare to the wired version connected directly to the DAC. Is it a noticeable/noteworthy different in quality/clarity due to the DAC? 4. (Big bonus points) Make a Frankenstein monster and connect the wireless headset, via wire, to the DAC. Is the resulting sound of the same quality as the wired version (when connected to DAC)? In theory, they're the same drivers, so you'd think it would be.
the only headset i've seen advertise for this is the corsair virtuoso. I'm actually switching from the virtuoso to these when my shipment arrives on monday and hoping to see the difference. I have no issues with the virtuoso besides the weight and the pads for the drivers, otherwise the difference between the wired/wireless is noticeable and acts exactly as you said you'd want
You my friend are my go to guy for headsets, I got the Arctis 7x ready for the new consoles thanks to your review. This headset fell at the first hurdle for me, leather earcups are a no no. I much prefer steel series breathable earcups in their other models. Shame you can’t swap them out
After using these since August I can’t justify myself using another headset, the retractable microphone and the hot swappable batteries and sound quality is great. SteelSeries just does it right for me
I'm not one to ever buy expensive/high end headsets but the thing that made me jump to order these was the universal compatibility. I've been looking for a headset that can wirelessly work across both PS5 and Xbox Series X....and finally, this headset does it!! Being able to use only one headset for both of my consoles was enough for me on its own, but also being able to use them as regular headphones over Bluetooth, listen to both console audio and Bluetooth audio at the same time, active noise cancelation and transparency mode...ahhh an hot swappable batteries that charge directly on the dac!!!!! This headset is shaping up to be the best headset around, period!
@@paulbufano6061 you have to buy the Xbox version of the headset. If you buy the pc or ps5 version, those do not work work with xbox. If you buy the Xbox version, the back inputs of the dac/base station have two usb ports, once is labeled xbox, this one is for the Xbox of course, and the other input is just ‘USB’ and you plug that into your ps5 or ps4. That is all you need to do.
as soon as i saw these headphones come out i was waiting for your review. I saw a few other reviews of these headphones but your review is the one i was waiting for
Waited and waited and then you made us wait some more, now I'm waiting again as I'm looking to upgrade my Arctis 9 X headset was going for the Penrose, but waited to w see your review on these... You are defo gonna have to do the comparison buddy I think everyone is hanging on for that video... Fantastic review yet again keep up the great work buddy... Ps I went ahead and measured my ears... 😂😂😂
After my experience with the Arctis Pro Wireless and its issues with disconnection for the price, I ended up getting the Logitech G Pro Wirless and so far... I am glad I did, thanks for the review! I almost wanted this but I can't pay $350 and it have the same issues as the other Arctis, as far as a warranty went, they did little help last time they kept telling me it was my issue, oddly swapping headsets fixed the issue.. oh well.
I think many people (including me) would want an Arctis Nova Wireless vs the old Arctis Pro Wireless comparison. I want to know if an upgrade is worth it.
For me it's not looking good for the nova. Nice name, nice base station compared to the first. That's it. I don't like the design, noo personality whatsoever at least the pro wireless could come in 2 colours and you could change the plates while still looking good in almost any setting, they don't look like tacky gaming headphones. Anyway about the nova, don't like the leather cups, must I talk about the mic, and couple nit picky things.
@@detweiler I’m getting one in under 10 days my arctis pro wireless got a crack and I had a warranty thankfully and they let me get the nova pro wireless for free since the arctis pro wireless wouldn’t be in stock till 2023 so I’m really excited
Great review of the headset! I currently have the B&O Xbox Portals and after hearing this review. I’ll just stick to my portals even though not having game audio and Bluetooth at the same time is a bummer but its not worth me paying 350 just for that
Great review as always. I was just wondering what your opinion is on these vs the Virtuoso XTs? My current headset is the XT, but I'm considering the Nova Pro Wireless. I had the Penrose once. Hands down, unmatched sound. But I had problems with a static noise in the left ear and it's lack of good dual connectivity. The Penrose felt like i was cheating in games like COD, but where does the Nova Pro Wireless rank?
Probably below the Audeze. I’ve had it but returned them to get the Virtuosos which have been my daily set for the last 6 months or so. Just picked up the Nova Pros and I’m very happy with them. I feel like the soundstage is bigger in the Novas but it’s not a day and night difference. The XTs get louder in my opinion when wired. The Audeze’s drivers are unmatched but the little nuances that are an annoyance really made me not want to spend the $300 of them. That’s the reason I felt the XTs were better value. Don’t think these are worth $350 tbh though
Ok I just got my new nova pro wireless and my God 🤪 the sonar sound quality specially on apex legends is amazing everything the mic sound quality everything is superb on this headsets and they're are super confi on your ears 👍👍 guys don't think twice and get this nova pro wireless and this coming from a guy that owns 4 headsets the logitech g933 g935
Thanks for the stinkin' awesome review! It sounds like I'll be happier with my TB Stealth 700 G2 Max as you definitely seemed more "wowed" with the immersion on those! My only complaint is that I wish they got a bit louder other than that I love them!
Do you use issues with the mic sensitivity with the 700 max’s? They seem like a great headset but everyone complains how sensitive the mic is where everyone in there chat party can hear every little thing
What would be good is to compare the deluxe, full featured wireless models. Corsair Virtuoso XT, Turtle Beach 700 g2 MAX, Steel Series Nova Pro. Is there anything else that does Xbox, PS, PC, bluetooth (and 3.5mm)? These are beasts of wireless headsets, with full platform compatibility. They are expensive as hell and pack a punch. Techne, I encourage you to line them up (and any other headset that can match the features) and see which actually is the quality and feature king. In this range you really aren't too worried about price. It's sound quality, mic quality, comfort and any super unique features (extra ear pads, swap able batteries) above working with everything.
Hey Techne, if you were to compare this headset against the Arctis Pro Wireless would you say there's a big difference with those 2 headsets? Should I get this over the Arctis Pro Wireless? Is there a big difference between this headset and the Arctis Pro Wireless? And does this sound better then the Audeze Penrose?
I think this is what we can call an "honest review". Thanks Techne, highly appreciated and you answered pretty much all my questions. Somehow the Nova Pro Wireless feels underwhelming, good but not outstanding. I shall stick to my Audeze Penrose, but I'll wait for your video comparing both though :D
I keep seeing references to the Penrose while looking at reviews, is it really that good? I am in the market for a closed back headset, as my Fidelio X2's do not work in my current environment (too loud) and having an attached microphone is a benefit.
@@Mekkor, Techne recently posted a new review about the Penrose, it's worth taking a look. I'm happy with mine, but when I got it I was expecting something like night and day when compared with cheaper versions. Sound is really a tricky subject, watch the videos that Techne posted on his channel to make up your mind...there are quite a few and they are helpful.
@@Mekkor depends on what’s important to you in a headset, if you like fancy features and stuff then the penrose isn’t for you, if you want the best sound possible then the penrose is the best hands down. However I’ve had them for a bit over a year and they did break on the arm holding the ear cup to the band, I personally fixed mine but audeze did say they would replace it which was cool. The features suck on the penrose but the audio is the best in any gaming headset
My Penose just broke above the ear cup. This is a common issue with this headset. The plastic is lower quality and has a tendency to crack in that area. The sound is great, but there is certainly some durability issues. I dont know what features its lacking that anyone really needs in a headset, but this does everything I need.
hey techne! Always great quality reviews. As someone that loves artics pro wired are these worth the upgrade?? Gamedac any better or any of the sort? thanks, best wishes bud
thank you thank you THANK YOU for answering my only real question about any headset: "is there an indicator light when the mic is muted?" you're a champion and SteelSeries should thank you for my purchase
@@lambeaulegend9499 oh yeah they are. You gotta download the software and get in the EQ. I have them dialed in so good that I can hear exactly where people are in Battlefield. Exactly where they are. The directional audio is spot on. Also, when they need a charge while playing, you just swap out the battery and you don't lose your EQ settings. Ear cups should be cloth but that's not a huge problem. You can get lost in your game.
I personally think I'm going to go for the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX. The 40 hour battery is for sure going to last my longest sessions. I don't want to have to swap batteries unless they make the way swapping it a cartridge slot design on the headset like is on the charging station and it needs to be 30 hours of batter life. For me $350 is asking too much for not having it like that.
@@Le_Mocha yeah and batteries slowly start to loose charge. On my previous headset i was swapping then at least twice per gaming sessions. I don't care if it's a few seconds it got annoying. When we are paying $350 it's obviously about luxury at that point.
Do you have issues with the mic sensitivity on the TB 700 max? I’ve heard that’s an issue. Where any noise around you thr mics picks up and everyone hears it
Thanks for the video. I have the arctis 9 pro and love them. I purchased the Nova Pros and returned them in a day. Just didn't like the feel of the new headband. Also that ANC nub is a problem, it is very annoying. I even paired them with the Wicked Cushions I have and yep still annoying, so they went back. I love the Arctis 9 Pro. The adjustable headband is fantastic. The Nova Pro felt like a downgrade sadly.
I got the Corsair virtuoso XT about the same price point but quality of headset is better. I use it with steel series sonar to adjust sound to get the most out of them. They come with a flat sound but once you know what your working with you can tweak settings in sonar where you can configure to whatever game you play which is really easy. Footsteps are valuable to me.
Best buy gave me 100$ off so i paid $250 for it. At that point i had to buy it. Personally the only downfall is my right hear touches the ANC every now and then but it truly blocks everything out. Kinda wild to turn it on then off. Was having an issue where the mic would pick up background noise but then i dabbled with the EQ settings on the base and it fixed it. I actually truly love the base too. So easy to adjust stuff without having to mess with the head set. Mute button isnt bad either. Personally i was worried with it not being a flip to mute but in all honesty the button is just fine! Hope this helps people.
@The Techne, I know this is a wireless headset but I want to know if the audio is significantly (noticeably) better when wired. If I buy this headset, I will use it wireless in my family room for my Xbox Series X and PS5 and would look to buy a wired GameDAC (when the updated version is available separately for purchase) for my PC in another room for the improved audio experience.
Honestly I didn’t think the Bluetooth mic quality was that bad in this video. Also, compared to the arctis pro wireless, is the mic quality better over the Bluetooth?
Yeah so far the only issue I’ve had is the bump thing, it’s SUPER uncomfortable and hurts a little. All it takes is a few adjustments to go away though.
I have the headset and used it a couple of weeks now, and my honest opinion, it’s not worth the money, at least not here in Denmark where prices are crazy, the sound is bleeding together, and it’s hard to hear everything when a lot is going on, for example in overwatch or warzone, and some of the sounds are very high pitched- I have tried to use different settings, and played a lot with the EQ but it’s not helping a lot - I think the sound is okay, but not for that price ! The price in Denmark is about 450USD (2995kr)!
Do you plan on reviewing the VZR Model One headset? I'd love your opinion on them. Some say it's the best gaming headset out there (as far as footsteps focus and environmental sound stage awareness).
I freaking love the daily uploads! I want to buy a headset myself, but I'm not quite sure which one. I mainly want to use it to listen to music and podcasts, but use it to do some gaming as well. I'm currently deciding between the sony XM4s and the Nova Pro wireless. For the sonys I need to buy a boom mic as well. Can aanybody give me some advice, on which headset I should get (could be a different one as I mentioned as well)? Any help is MUCH appreciated!! :)
Chat Mixer can be accessed by a single click of the volume wheel. It will toggle from volume to chat mixer. I think the video said you had to go through the app.
Certainly an interesting point on the frequency range. Steelseries do actually list on their official page, the Nova pro as 40mm drivers with 10-22khz in Wireless, while the old Arctis Pro Wireless is 10-40khz in Wireless
I actually think this headset is perfect for my needs with the exception of fitment. I wish I could just try them on to see if the ANC mic in the driver would bother me. I have the Sony XM4s and whatever ANC mic they are using bothers me so much that I never wear them. I wish that little nub was removable or something because I don’t need the ANC. This makes me appreciate the AirPods Max so much more because they were able to pull off ANC without having a mic sticking in your ear
I'm deciding if I should buy these or the sony XM4s. I mainly want to listen to some music/podcasts, but I would like to do some gaming for it as well. For the Sonys I need to buy a boom mic as well, so what would you recommend, the Nova pro wireless or the sonys?
Other than the obvious price difference, what would you recommend from this Arctis Nova Pro to the Corsair HS80. I mostly play FPS (Battlefield, Rainbow 6 Seige, CoD multiplayer, and possibly Escape from Tarkov). I'm looking for something with great sound for that "competitive edge" but also great immersion. I also play a bit of singleplayer games from story rich (Final Fantasy VII Renake) to horror games (Resident Evil, Phasmophobia) to intense co-op games like Ready or Not. Like I said the price of these do not bother me if they're worth it. I really like this headband design wich is why I'm deciding between this and the HS80.
Didn't really talk about the audio quality enough. Also i direct comparison to the Arctis Pro or 7+ would have helped A LOT considering i recently tried both. Also the Audeze Penrose. Edit: maybe you can replace the earpads like you did with the Penrose?
@@supersop1367 it has specific issues that could be absolute deal breakers. For me the main issue is what people call a "noise floor" where a strange noise happens in one ear when theres low/no audio. The Bluetooth is a bit finicky but in the end its not that bad. I think Techne even says in his video that the Penrose has the best audio quality in a gaming headset you will find. 100% it does. The EQ isnt the greatest but it works. I paid $250 and i chose it over the arctis 7+ and arctis pro and JBL quantum 800 Edit: but its not perfect. Which is why I'm looking at the nova. The swapping battery is a game changer once you try it
I'm not the op obviously, but imo it's a good upgrade. I'll miss having the option of chat mix with the optical cable and putting it on ps4 mode. However I really only kept it on ps5 mode out of convenience so that point is kinda irrelevant. But comparing ps5 mode on Gen 1 vs nova was a huge difference.
I'm currently using the old Arctis Pro Wireless. Do u think Arctis Nova Pro Wireless worth the upgrade? In terms of sound, mic, and build quality. I don't really care about the ANC tho.
Great video as always. I have a PS5 so I was told sonar only works on PC. My Nova pros are too quiet compared to the 7x I have for series X. I have everything turned up volume all around gain high ect. Does the EQ settings save automatically because I don't see a save option or a volume limiter off option which would be nice. Any help is appreciated considering you are one of the few who gives detailed information.
Hi Techne, great review as always! I’m looking to get this headset for myself, specifically the Xbox version since it works with all platforms. But I have a PS5 and a PC. Does the port labeled Xbox on the base station work with PC? Then I could use the regular port for my PS5. Hope you can answer my question. Love your review videos!
Some person asks about the Arctis Pro Wireless Version (Because i've heard, you can use that Xbox version everywhere, but with what cost?) : "So this version has 2 ports, 1 for pc 1 for xbox. The pc port will work fine with a pc i presume (full functionality), but what does "not all the features" mean if you were to connect a ps5 to the xbox port? Would i miss anything on PC side? Will i loose anything on a ps5/switch side?" Some person answered: "I'll try to be clearer. There are two USB-C ports on both versions. The PC/PS5 version (the expensive one for some reason) has two identical ports which are both fully compatible with PC, PS5, switch, etc. On the X version for XBOX instead, one of the 2 USB-C ports is fully compatible with XBOX only, the other instead has full compatibility with PC/PS5/switch. This means that: 1. The XBOX dedicated port cannot be used for PS5 at all, 2. this port will work on PC but you will miss out certain Sonar software features. Which features in particular I do not know, but apparently in the software the headset will appear as disconnected, not a good sign. Therefore, if you have both a PC and a PS5 the XBOX version will have complete functionality only if you manually swap the cable on the back and use the NON-XBOX USB port for both your devices. Basically to connect both PC and PS5 you want the other model." Edit: Just wanted to make a quick post explaining the differences between the Versions: Nova Pro / Pro Wireless for PC/PlayStation Works on PC, PlayStation, Mac, Switch. GameDAC has two USB-C ports on the back for Multi-System connections. Both ports support the same devices. Nova Pro / Pro Wireless for Xbox Works on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, Switch GameDAC has two USB-C ports on the back for Multi-System connections. Only one port supports Xbox connection and the other only supports PC/PS/Mac/Switch. Otherwise, anything not mentioned is the same between devices. Both headsets use the same mic, speaker drivers, and other physical features. Both wireless versions have ANC and Bluetooth. All versions also have access to Sonar/Engine on PC. What does this mean for you? If you plan on using the Multi-System connection feature on the headset, you'll need to pick the version that works best for you. For example, if you have a PlayStation and a PC and want to switch between the two on the GameDAC, you'll need to pick the PS5 version. Also found online: vor 9 Months: "The Xbox port kinda works on PC. The PC will recognize it as an Xbox audio device. This will likely cause audio issues, and alongside that Sonar/Engine won't know it's an SteelSeries device so those features won't work either."
great video!!! I really appreciate your reviews as I always find all stuff I need to know before buying. That being said, do you perhaps know latency in ms for wireless 2.4ghz connection (non-bt)? I really have hard time figuring this out, but I'd like to use them also as live monitors for mic, and right now only Astro a50 have 12ms latency which is good enough for live monitoring. Thanks in advance :)
Sorry I’m blowing up the comments. One feature I notice missing is ability to have OLED turn off after X amount of time. You can only dim it. OG Pro Wireless had ability to turn it off Also can confirm the pro wireless doesn’t let you use touch button on DAC as mute button on wireless. Was wondering when you posted it on the wired why it didn’t work for me. Hopefully firmware fixes that
@@TheTechne I was so bummed when I watched your wired review and thought somethings wrong w my w DAC (wireless nova pro) lol. Thanks for touching on this in your review!
Hmm I just bought myself a Arctis 7+ after my Arctis 7 failed after 4 years of use (the right earcup hinge broke). The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless look very nice and I almost regret buying the Arctis 7+ now.. However they are 3x the price in my country so perhaps it's not really worth it for me since I am very satisfied with the Arctis 7 design! :) Great review as always Techne!
Can u have like two audio sources at once, like i can hear game from my ps5 and also be connected to my pc and hear and talk to my friends on discord? Great video bro!❤💪🏽
I dont get why they didnt implement an insert slot feature for the battery like in the base station but on the actual headset, rather than removing a cover etc.. perhaps weight.
Found a fix to stop that anc numb touching your ears for people that are having this problem , unclip the headband fabric strap, stretch it out a little , reattach. Doing this will reduce the clamping force of the headset so the pads float completely on your ears instead of squeezing down on them by using the tight strap a a pivot. in most cases this stop your ears touching numb.
I am using these on PC and while using the Sonar noise cancellation for chat I found that it was causing my voice to cut in and out and also my friends voices would cut out. Now this was while playing Destiny 2 using the in game chat so it could just be the game. But something to keep in mind.
Extravaganza Videos:
- Unboxing - ruclips.net/video/rSpvC2oPwP4/видео.html
- Wired - ruclips.net/video/F9vQtQT94V0/видео.html
- Wired VS Wireless - ruclips.net/video/AGDiKXhyWHo/видео.html
Appreciate the energy and honesty Techne. Real is important
Love it! We need a comparaison with the Penrose :D
@The Techne I’m curious, with your set, volume around 70 to 60 percent, anc and transparency set to off, do u notice high frequency feedback in the right ear cup? It has to be connected but no sound coming out, like home screen on Xbox where it’s connected but it’s dead quiet. I notice in that situation I’m getting this feedback on the right cup. I returned my unit(Xbox version) they only had ps version in stock so I just grabbed it, and it does the same thing (granted not as bad). Check it out because if I got 2 bad units in a row I’m not sure how I’d feel about trying a third time or maybe it’s just something they do?
Is this the successor to the Arctis Pro Wireless? Based on design is doesn’t look as comfortable. My Arctis Pro died a few weeks ago and wanted a new one but I dunno about this.
@@beej4392 basically yes it is. As far as comfort or anything else, I can't attest to that personally
I hate buying headsets, such a hard decision
Seriously dude, I'm struggling between these and the Audeze Maxwell. Both have pros and cons so damn difficult
It can be but just know you get what you pay for
@@xreznr163pretty much the same. You get what you pay for. I’m a pro gamer and have experience with about 100 different headsets and play on Xbox. Astros a50 and these are one of my top picks. These are insane for footsteps and such. Personally rock these anytime I play and compete
I ended up getting them for their mobile/xbox/pc usage and they're amazing in all 3. The chat mixer with my xbox buds, the quick swap to pc since I'm super ADHD, and noise cancelation for my neighbors house constantly under construction, etc. This bad boy is my match made in heaven.
Did you experience the active noise concealing issue that The Techne did?
can you change the chat mix on xbox?
It will be recognized by the gg on pc?
The ADHD comment is extremely agreeable
Great series of videos so far! The anc is pretty lackluster, but the passive noise canceling is incredible compared to other gaming headsets imo. The price is a huge gut punch for those hoping for a life changing experience though. The convenience really is the shining point of this headset and for some that’s all the reason to buy it… and the headset does indeed sound great as well.
The ANC on my JBL 800s is much better. But for comfort and sound, the Nova Pro beats it hands down.
I have the wired version.
Took a dive and got it myself, hands down the best headset I’ve ever used. Even plugging in wired the sound goes to another level. Exceptional product. Dive into GG software and you can tune the mic and sound to a whole other level.
Do you ever have issues with Bluetooth to your phone? And how is the ANC?
@@slugzz- Nope, no issues with Bluetooth on my phone. ANC is okay, its not anything crazy. It'll eliminate small things like my pc fan noise.
How do you connect the wireless as wired?
@@valdemark6985 for ps5 plug into the controller, for pc plug into the audio out jack on the transmitter
Is the general idea that wired always sounds better?
it absolutely gets a stinkin cozy from me. i never feel the mic touching my ear and it's SOOOOO light coming from the arctis pro wireless, it's amazing.
I'm one of the only 3 people left playing Halo Infinite on console. My astro a50s got to a point where they wouldnt hold a charge for more than an hour. I ordered new astros and the 5ghz band on my router kept interfering and crashing the connection on the new a50s. After astro decided not to help, I sent them back and settled with some Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max. After a week of use, the bluetooth would not stay connected. I thought what the heck, I might as well shill out $350 bucks to try these new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pros. Holy shizzzz!!! The size, weight, comfort, connectivity, and SOUND QUALITY is on a completely different level than Astros and Turtle Beach. Back in 2019, I had the SteelSeries Arctis Pros for about a week before trading them in for Astros because I wasn't impressed. I don't know what SteelSeries did, but these are on a completely different level. I've heard the Audeze and Bangs have the best sound, but after using these for the last few weeks, I don't even care to try anything else.
So nice with an honest review. I’m actually getting second thoughts about getting it now. The hinges not being made of metal, is a big let down at this price point. Nice and informative video👍
Honestly that might be better. the older gen headsets would crack at the plastic earcup. the plastic hinge, I think, could prevent that
There are several other honest reviews out there that love it more than Techne seems to have. It’s preference in the end for a lot of things and what exactly you need your headset to do. There’s lots of headsets without metal hinges that are still great, and I watched a very detailed review that said the hinges are improved. They’re my first SS headset, and the hinges are different from pics and vids of previous SS sets.
I am on the fence between those and the penrose x/mobius
@@alkindi5647 Get the PenroseX
Ok, thanks guys! Still considering getting them. But durability is a big selling point for me, so maybe I’ll wait a bit to see have they fare in the long run. Gives me time to save up too :p
No metal hinges = No buy from me. Great review. I didn't take this as negative, in fact - SteelSeries if you ever read this, this is as positive a review as I could view. He asked if we actually "need" active noice cancelling. I do. Transparency, mode. I do. Bluetooth, swappable batteries - I NEED that, although he questioned it, I do. What I don't need is plastic hinges especially when hinges were a MAJOR issue with your last headsets. Happy to join the army whenever you all resolve that!!
Wish the mic was better also
The metal hinges were the problem in the old headphones though?
I’ve used many headsets and have been a long term user of the previous Arctis Pro Wireless and I love that headset. I’ve also trained my ears well over the few years to hear sounds on each frequency.
I’ve been so looking forward to this new Nova Pro Wireless, but I wanted to make sure it’s worth it before I buy one.
Luckily my friend bought one, so I used his for a whole day, mainly playing Warzone and here’s my verdict compared to the old Pro Wireless and these are based on my hearing.
-Old Pro Wireless is quite a bit louder, so if you like your stuff really loud, old one is better. Plus louder the headset gets, louder you hear each frequency.
-With old Pro Wireless playing Warzone I can comfortably hear footsteps from around 32-34 metres away and gets louder of course closer the enemy gets, but it was around the same with the new Nova, but maybe couple of metres closer to start with from around 30-32 metres. Not a big deal, but the next point will make it a big deal.
-Because the Pro Wireless get really loud, it lets you hear those specific frequencies louder and better.
-Nova Pro Wireless might not be as loud as the Pro Wireless, but because it now has a 10 band EQ compared to the 5 band on the Pro Wireless, if you spend some time you can really extract detailed sound from each frequency and overall the sound quality/clarity is better on the Nova. However, to my hearing it’s not a night and day difference. It took me a while to make a really good custom EQ for Warzone and when compared to the old Pro Wireless, apart from overall sound quality, it made no difference at all.
-The Techne is correct about the ANC mics on the drivers touching ears, but it really didn’t bother me as the Nova is overall really comfortable and I think more comfortable than the Pro Wireless.
-Transparency mode simply makes the headset sound and feel like you’re using an open back headset and to my ears that ruined the detailed directional audio or imaging.
-Mic quality is pretty good and better than the old Pro Wireless, but unless you’re actually using the mic for recording, I don’t really care as long as it sounds good enough to communicate.
My final verdict is, if you care about all the ANC, transparency mode and/or specifically play on PC, then the Nova is worth it. On PC you can really take advantage of the Sonor software. But if you’re a console player and don’t really care about the ANC and transparency mode, then if you don’t already have the old Pro Wireless, I would say go get one of those as the prices will drop soon and you’ll be more than happy, because it’s still if not the best, one of the best. You can find lots of used like new ones on EBay and Amazon.
I really think £330 is quite a big asking price for a headset that’s not much different to the old one. I think most of the changes were made on design of the headset and added ANC and transparency mode and that’s it. The most important part of a headset should be sound and if that’s not that much of an improvement over the old one, then that’s a big asking price.
Thanks for this info. I got 2 pair of Arctis Pro wireless and I'll m waiting for Audeze to make the Penrose mkII with better 2.4ghz connectivity and a good Virtual surround.
If Audeze does not deliver I might get the Nova pro wired version as the wireless nova looks to me to be a downgrade.
@@Justmeandmy20cents Audeze Penrose I think really stands out when it comes to audio, because they use the planar magnetic drivers and all the rest use traditional dynamic drivers. But I’ve also tried the Penrose. Above I mentioned about footstep distance. With the Penrose I still heard footsteps from around 32-34 metres away but it was quite pronounced compared to Pro Wireless, but that’s where the good points stop with the Penrose in my opinion. I said above priority is sound, but at least a headset should have decent comfort and battery and Penrose doesn’t.
I believe the main problem is, headset companies are limited to how much they can do with current dynamic driver technology, so until a new technology is developed, all new headsets can only advance so much. That includes Audeze as well with the planar magnetic drivers. There’s only so much they can advance with those drivers until a new generation of planar magnetic drivers are developed. So for this very reason, I think SteelSeries took a step back with the Nova.
I’ve never been a fan of leatherette ear pads, but I recently purchased the official SteelSeries leather pads for my Pro Wireless and I realised all these years I was missing on improving the sound. It made a big difference and made my own custom EQ sound even better and louder.
I have not used the arctis pro but I do have the audeze penrose. I think sound quality is about even with the eq dialed in. The penrose gets louder, but not by a ton. So when you say the arctis pro gets louder, I have a feeling you need to plug them in side by side and test again or check settings.. Anyway, I also find the positional audio on the nova fantastic compared to the penrose. To me, the penrose sucks at locating directional queues. Idk, great music headset though.
What’s your EQ for Warzone and what setting in Warzone for audio do you use
@@C7_Eliud I am at work, so I don't have exacts, but just use a v shape and adjust to your preference from there. The game presets in the sonar software are all pretty spot on too
Edit: just realized that probably wasn't a reply to me, but maybe it will help someone out.
I got the wired version to replace the corsair h80, And I’m really enjoying them so far. I think the sonar software is fire.
Trying to decide if I should go wireless or wired 😤
Yeah I went with the wired as well, If you're always sitting in the same spot when gaming, Then you really don't need the wireless. I have my consoles and PC in the same location, So wireless is kind of pointless for me anyway since I'm always a few feet away from devices.
@@earlraglin4597 After trying both the wired and wireless, I prefer the Wired ones. It has better sound quality and doesn't have the annoying ANC nub on the inside.
I actually came into this review specifically hoping you'd touch on the sound quality of the wireless version when it is wired to the station, compared to the wireless-only version. Was bummed when you decided that wasn't a relevant feature to test. I personally would love to have a headset that has all the fidelity of a wired headset when I don't mind being tethered, but with the freedom of a wireless headset when I want to be able to move around more.
If you give it a test at some point, I'd be curious to know how they compare. The questions I'm wondering about below:
1. How noticeable is the difference when wireless version is wired to the base station. (Compared to wireless version operating over 2.4GHz)
2. Does it sound the same as the wired version sounds when connected directly to PC (not the DAC).
3. How does the wireless version (when wired) compare to the wired version connected directly to the DAC. Is it a noticeable/noteworthy different in quality/clarity due to the DAC?
4. (Big bonus points) Make a Frankenstein monster and connect the wireless headset, via wire, to the DAC. Is the resulting sound of the same quality as the wired version (when connected to DAC)? In theory, they're the same drivers, so you'd think it would be.
It’s probably coming in the next video!
There is likely a discernible difference between wire and wireless. It sounds great wirelessly
the only headset i've seen advertise for this is the corsair virtuoso. I'm actually switching from the virtuoso to these when my shipment arrives on monday and hoping to see the difference. I have no issues with the virtuoso besides the weight and the pads for the drivers, otherwise the difference between the wired/wireless is noticeable and acts exactly as you said you'd want
He dont give a flying F.
I want to knoe as well
Love this review! Thanks for being so balanced and honest, and thanks for this Extravaganza week!!!
You my friend are my go to guy for headsets, I got the Arctis 7x ready for the new consoles thanks to your review. This headset fell at the first hurdle for me, leather earcups are a no no. I much prefer steel series breathable earcups in their other models. Shame you can’t swap them out
For all his crazy enthusiasm he is the first to actually critique this headset instead of doing Steelseries' marketing for them.
Thanks for covering the pad replacement situation
After using these since August I can’t justify myself using another headset, the retractable microphone and the hot swappable batteries and sound quality is great. SteelSeries just does it right for me
I'm not one to ever buy expensive/high end headsets but the thing that made me jump to order these was the universal compatibility. I've been looking for a headset that can wirelessly work across both PS5 and Xbox Series X....and finally, this headset does it!!
Being able to use only one headset for both of my consoles was enough for me on its own, but also being able to use them as regular headphones over Bluetooth, listen to both console audio and Bluetooth audio at the same time, active noise cancelation and transparency mode...ahhh an hot swappable batteries that charge directly on the dac!!!!! This headset is shaping up to be the best headset around, period!
how did you get it to work for both ps5 and xbox series x? cant seem to figure it out
@@paulbufano6061 you have to buy the Xbox version of the headset. If you buy the pc or ps5 version, those do not work work with xbox. If you buy the Xbox version, the back inputs of the dac/base station have two usb ports, once is labeled xbox, this one is for the Xbox of course, and the other input is just ‘USB’ and you plug that into your ps5 or ps4. That is all you need to do.
I've watched maybe 10 reviews on this headset and you are the inly one who make a real review on it .. thanks 🙏
been watching since you were at like 24k love to see how much you’ve blown up
It’s Techne-O-Clock - time to watch the Nova Pro wireless review. Thank you!
as soon as i saw these headphones come out i was waiting for your review. I saw a few other reviews of these headphones but your review is the one i was waiting for
been watching your videos about this headset.. and i ended up buying them.. best headset i have ever owned!! thanks!
Appreciate your honest reviews, you earned a sub from me.
LETS GO!! And wait for more videos!
Waited and waited and then you made us wait some more, now I'm waiting again as I'm looking to upgrade my Arctis 9 X headset was going for the Penrose, but waited to w see your review on these... You are defo gonna have to do the comparison buddy I think everyone is hanging on for that video... Fantastic review yet again keep up the great work buddy... Ps I went ahead and measured my ears... 😂😂😂
Mine come in on the 8th I can not wait!!! Great review. Subbed!
Great review,, can’t wait for the Audeze Maxwell review and comparisons!!
After my experience with the Arctis Pro Wireless and its issues with disconnection for the price, I ended up getting the Logitech G Pro Wirless and so far... I am glad I did, thanks for the review! I almost wanted this but I can't pay $350 and it have the same issues as the other Arctis, as far as a warranty went, they did little help last time they kept telling me it was my issue, oddly swapping headsets fixed the issue.. oh well.
what issues with disconnection? i have them and it never did that for me.
I think many people (including me) would want an Arctis Nova Wireless vs the old Arctis Pro Wireless comparison. I want to know if an upgrade is worth it.
Ditto please try that💯
For me it's not looking good for the nova. Nice name, nice base station compared to the first. That's it. I don't like the design, noo personality whatsoever at least the pro wireless could come in 2 colours and you could change the plates while still looking good in almost any setting, they don't look like tacky gaming headphones. Anyway about the nova, don't like the leather cups, must I talk about the mic, and couple nit picky things.
@@detweiler But also a lot lighter, which is why I could never stick with the old pros.
@@DanKaschel that's fair. Im down for the weight the older ones have
@@detweiler I’m getting one in under 10 days my arctis pro wireless got a crack and I had a warranty thankfully and they let me get the nova pro wireless for free since the arctis pro wireless wouldn’t be in stock till 2023 so I’m really excited
Great review of the headset! I currently have the B&O Xbox Portals and after hearing this review. I’ll just stick to my portals even though not having game audio and Bluetooth at the same time is a bummer but its not worth me paying 350 just for that
I was extremely hesitant but you convinced me and yes I made damn sure I can return them
Great review as always. I was just wondering what your opinion is on these vs the Virtuoso XTs? My current headset is the XT, but I'm considering the Nova Pro Wireless. I had the Penrose once. Hands down, unmatched sound. But I had problems with a static noise in the left ear and it's lack of good dual connectivity. The Penrose felt like i was cheating in games like COD, but where does the Nova Pro Wireless rank?
Probably below the Audeze. I’ve had it but returned them to get the Virtuosos which have been my daily set for the last 6 months or so. Just picked up the Nova Pros and I’m very happy with them. I feel like the soundstage is bigger in the Novas but it’s not a day and night difference. The XTs get louder in my opinion when wired. The Audeze’s drivers are unmatched but the little nuances that are an annoyance really made me not want to spend the $300 of them. That’s the reason I felt the XTs were better value. Don’t think these are worth $350 tbh though
Great Review! Super passionate and awesome as always!
I cannot wait for these to release in new Zealand, been waiting since my original Arctis Pro earcup cracked two year ago
I feel like the mic is better on the wired version but idk which one to buy
Ok I just got my new nova pro wireless and my God 🤪 the sonar sound quality specially on apex legends is amazing everything the mic sound quality everything is superb on this headsets and they're are super confi on your ears 👍👍 guys don't think twice and get this nova pro wireless and this coming from a guy that owns 4 headsets the logitech g933 g935
Not enough appreciate out there for Techne's great hand-gesture game.
Yes.
Yes.
Thanks for the stinkin' awesome review!
It sounds like I'll be happier with my TB Stealth 700 G2 Max as you definitely seemed more "wowed" with the immersion on those!
My only complaint is that I wish they got a bit louder other than that I love them!
Sorry to say but you're getting fleeced. The Gen 1s audio quality is way better than the Gen 2s
Do you use issues with the mic sensitivity with the 700 max’s? They seem like a great headset but everyone complains how sensitive the mic is where everyone in there chat party can hear every little thing
I have this exact headset had it since it dropped still going strong no issues
Best headset guy on RUclips :-) I think I’m going to get a pair of these
4:12 “that thing inside touches me”
The Techne 2022
Happy to be early for another great review 🤘
What would be good is to compare the deluxe, full featured wireless models. Corsair Virtuoso XT, Turtle Beach 700 g2 MAX, Steel Series Nova Pro. Is there anything else that does Xbox, PS, PC, bluetooth (and 3.5mm)? These are beasts of wireless headsets, with full platform compatibility. They are expensive as hell and pack a punch. Techne, I encourage you to line them up (and any other headset that can match the features) and see which actually is the quality and feature king. In this range you really aren't too worried about price. It's sound quality, mic quality, comfort and any super unique features (extra ear pads, swap able batteries) above working with everything.
the question is: is it worth upgrading from the pro wireless to the nova wireless ?
I think a white version of it would be a fire
Thanks for the video, i might think about getting these.
Great video! I use Penrose X because of you and I love them. Waiting till you review the VZR Model One.
Hey Techne, if you were to compare this headset against the Arctis Pro Wireless would you say there's a big difference with those 2 headsets?
Should I get this over the Arctis Pro Wireless?
Is there a big difference between this headset and the Arctis Pro Wireless?
And does this sound better then the Audeze Penrose?
Penrose sounds way better, arctic pro is better value
@@Flymike_5 I'm getting the XT for the better mic still keeping my pros thoa
Of course you really need the sonar software to make t alive those great headset
i really appreciate your reviews man, i was waiting until you uploaded a review…you’re the first person i go to 100%
thank you so much
@@TheTechne are these better than the 7x’s?
I think this is what we can call an "honest review". Thanks Techne, highly appreciated and you answered pretty much all my questions. Somehow the Nova Pro Wireless feels underwhelming, good but not outstanding. I shall stick to my Audeze Penrose, but I'll wait for your video comparing both though :D
I keep seeing references to the Penrose while looking at reviews, is it really that good? I am in the market for a closed back headset, as my Fidelio X2's do not work in my current environment (too loud) and having an attached microphone is a benefit.
@@Mekkor check out Techne review on them. He raises some good concerns that you should be aware of but not dealbreakers potentially
@@Mekkor, Techne recently posted a new review about the Penrose, it's worth taking a look. I'm happy with mine, but when I got it I was expecting something like night and day when compared with cheaper versions. Sound is really a tricky subject, watch the videos that Techne posted on his channel to make up your mind...there are quite a few and they are helpful.
@@Mekkor depends on what’s important to you in a headset, if you like fancy features and stuff then the penrose isn’t for you, if you want the best sound possible then the penrose is the best hands down. However I’ve had them for a bit over a year and they did break on the arm holding the ear cup to the band, I personally fixed mine but audeze did say they would replace it which was cool. The features suck on the penrose but the audio is the best in any gaming headset
My Penose just broke above the ear cup. This is a common issue with this headset. The plastic is lower quality and has a tendency to crack in that area. The sound is great, but there is certainly some durability issues. I dont know what features its lacking that anyone really needs in a headset, but this does everything I need.
hey techne! Always great quality reviews. As someone that loves artics pro wired are these worth the upgrade?? Gamedac any better or any of the sort?
thanks, best wishes bud
thank you thank you THANK YOU for answering my only real question about any headset: "is there an indicator light when the mic is muted?" you're a champion and SteelSeries should thank you for my purchase
ehhhhh glad I was able to help
Thank you for an honest review of this.
I was using the 800 RIG LX for the last 5 years. Got my Novas today and I'm blown away. Serious upgrade
Dude I have been using the 800lx for the same amount of time and they are so good I’m scared to try anything else. So these are truly an upgrade?
@@lambeaulegend9499 oh yeah they are. You gotta download the software and get in the EQ. I have them dialed in so good that I can hear exactly where people are in Battlefield. Exactly where they are. The directional audio is spot on. Also, when they need a charge while playing, you just swap out the battery and you don't lose your EQ settings. Ear cups should be cloth but that's not a huge problem. You can get lost in your game.
this is why I waited for you. everyone else gushed, you keep it real.
and I promise always to be!
Bought my first steel series headset along with wicked cushions today. You convinced me hopefully you weren’t lyinf
Great review my man 👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿
Compared to the audeze penrose which ones do you prefer?😊
I was just going to ask the same thing! I'm interested to hear as well!
I personally think I'm going to go for the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX. The 40 hour battery is for sure going to last my longest sessions. I don't want to have to swap batteries unless they make the way swapping it a cartridge slot design on the headset like is on the charging station and it needs to be 30 hours of batter life. For me $350 is asking too much for not having it like that.
It takes roughly 15 seconds to swap batteries and they last a really long time. Plus you'll never have to plug em in. Interesting gripe
@@Le_Mocha yeah and batteries slowly start to loose charge. On my previous headset i was swapping then at least twice per gaming sessions. I don't care if it's a few seconds it got annoying. When we are paying $350 it's obviously about luxury at that point.
Do you have issues with the mic sensitivity on the TB 700 max? I’ve heard that’s an issue. Where any noise around you thr mics picks up and everyone hears it
Dude holy F you need to get a life. You’re not even gonna switch these out in one session.
I hope you didnt they suck
Thanks for the video. I have the arctis 9 pro and love them. I purchased the Nova Pros and returned them in a day. Just didn't like the feel of the new headband. Also that ANC nub is a problem, it is very annoying. I even paired them with the Wicked Cushions I have and yep still annoying, so they went back. I love the Arctis 9 Pro. The adjustable headband is fantastic. The Nova Pro felt like a downgrade sadly.
Thanks for the awesome review, I want to ask if the ANC microphone wont touch the ears coz that will be very uncomfortable. Thanks in advance
I got the Corsair virtuoso XT about the same price point but quality of headset is better. I use it with steel series sonar to adjust sound to get the most out of them. They come with a flat sound but once you know what your working with you can tweak settings in sonar where you can configure to whatever game you play which is really easy. Footsteps are valuable to me.
Hey Techne.. Great review as always, What about Arctis Nova Wireless Vs Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max ? Whats your opinion. Thanks
Love your vids man. Question how many EQ presets are there and how many custom ones.
Best buy gave me 100$ off so i paid $250 for it. At that point i had to buy it. Personally the only downfall is my right hear touches the ANC every now and then but it truly blocks everything out. Kinda wild to turn it on then off. Was having an issue where the mic would pick up background noise but then i dabbled with the EQ settings on the base and it fixed it. I actually truly love the base too. So easy to adjust stuff without having to mess with the head set. Mute button isnt bad either. Personally i was worried with it not being a flip to mute but in all honesty the button is just fine! Hope this helps people.
@The Techne, I know this is a wireless headset but I want to know if the audio is significantly (noticeably) better when wired. If I buy this headset, I will use it wireless in my family room for my Xbox Series X and PS5 and would look to buy a wired GameDAC (when the updated version is available separately for purchase) for my PC in another room for the improved audio experience.
Heck yeah! The Techne is a fellow guardian!
Honestly I didn’t think the Bluetooth mic quality was that bad in this video. Also, compared to the arctis pro wireless, is the mic quality better over the Bluetooth?
Yeah so far the only issue I’ve had is the bump thing, it’s SUPER uncomfortable and hurts a little. All it takes is a few adjustments to go away though.
how u adjust?
@@manssupar the height adjustments
I have the headset and used it a couple of weeks now, and my honest opinion, it’s not worth the money, at least not here in Denmark where prices are crazy, the sound is bleeding together, and it’s hard to hear everything when a lot is going on, for example in overwatch or warzone, and some of the sounds are very high pitched- I have tried to use different settings, and played a lot with the EQ but it’s not helping a lot - I think the sound is okay, but not for that price ! The price in Denmark is about 450USD (2995kr)!
Do you plan on reviewing the VZR Model One headset? I'd love your opinion on them. Some say it's the best gaming headset out there (as far as footsteps focus and environmental sound stage awareness).
I freaking love the daily uploads! I want to buy a headset myself, but I'm not quite sure which one. I mainly want to use it to listen to music and podcasts, but use it to do some gaming as well. I'm currently deciding between the sony XM4s and the Nova Pro wireless. For the sonys I need to buy a boom mic as well. Can aanybody give me some advice, on which headset I should get (could be a different one as I mentioned as well)?
Any help is MUCH appreciated!! :)
Chat Mixer can be accessed by a single click of the volume wheel. It will toggle from volume to chat mixer. I think the video said you had to go through the app.
I like your honest reviews on headsets.
After so many test and reviews What is your go too headset?
Certainly an interesting point on the frequency range.
Steelseries do actually list on their official page,
the Nova pro as 40mm drivers with 10-22khz in Wireless,
while the old Arctis Pro Wireless is 10-40khz in Wireless
Looks like this was a mistake on their website.
I currently have the attics pro. I might save my money and buy a nice pair of wired headphones. Thanks for the honesty!
I actually think this headset is perfect for my needs with the exception of fitment. I wish I could just try them on to see if the ANC mic in the driver would bother me. I have the Sony XM4s and whatever ANC mic they are using bothers me so much that I never wear them. I wish that little nub was removable or something because I don’t need the ANC. This makes me appreciate the AirPods Max so much more because they were able to pull off ANC without having a mic sticking in your ear
Same! My worry as well. Shouldn't be happening with a $350 premium headset. I'm sure my ears will touch
I'm deciding if I should buy these or the sony XM4s. I mainly want to listen to some music/podcasts, but I would like to do some gaming for it as well. For the Sonys I need to buy a boom mic as well, so what would you recommend, the Nova pro wireless or the sonys?
I have a pair and the anc mic doesnt Bother me
I mean, returns are free.
Other than the obvious price difference, what would you recommend from this Arctis Nova Pro to the Corsair HS80. I mostly play FPS (Battlefield, Rainbow 6 Seige, CoD multiplayer, and possibly Escape from Tarkov). I'm looking for something with great sound for that "competitive edge" but also great immersion. I also play a bit of singleplayer games from story rich (Final Fantasy VII Renake) to horror games (Resident Evil, Phasmophobia) to intense co-op games like Ready or Not. Like I said the price of these do not bother me if they're worth it. I really like this headband design wich is why I'm deciding between this and the HS80.
Didn't really talk about the audio quality enough. Also i direct comparison to the Arctis Pro or 7+ would have helped A LOT considering i recently tried both. Also the Audeze Penrose.
Edit: maybe you can replace the earpads like you did with the Penrose?
How is the penrose? I was considering getting one for 150 but I was advised against it
@@supersop1367 it has specific issues that could be absolute deal breakers. For me the main issue is what people call a "noise floor" where a strange noise happens in one ear when theres low/no audio. The Bluetooth is a bit finicky but in the end its not that bad.
I think Techne even says in his video that the Penrose has the best audio quality in a gaming headset you will find. 100% it does. The EQ isnt the greatest but it works. I paid $250 and i chose it over the arctis 7+ and arctis pro and JBL quantum 800
Edit: but its not perfect. Which is why I'm looking at the nova. The swapping battery is a game changer once you try it
@@D1n0nlyD1v94 ah I see thanks
I already own the Arctis Pro Wireless, would you recommend getting these? Would that be a considerable upgrade?
I'm not the op obviously, but imo it's a good upgrade. I'll miss having the option of chat mix with the optical cable and putting it on ps4 mode. However I really only kept it on ps5 mode out of convenience so that point is kinda irrelevant. But comparing ps5 mode on Gen 1 vs nova was a huge difference.
I have the arctis pro wireless, I never thought they were loud enough, nor was the bass impressive. However they are very clean sounding.
I'm currently using the old Arctis Pro Wireless.
Do u think Arctis Nova Pro Wireless worth the upgrade? In terms of sound, mic, and build quality. I don't really care about the ANC tho.
WHAT NEW ARCTIS PRO? I GOTTA SEE THIS
Which one is the best, XBOX, PC or Playstation version?
Great video as always. I have a PS5 so I was told sonar only works on PC. My Nova pros are too quiet compared to the 7x I have for series X. I have everything turned up volume all around gain high ect. Does the EQ settings save automatically because I don't see a save option or a volume limiter off option which would be nice. Any help is appreciated considering you are one of the few who gives detailed information.
Great video! I would like to see a review of the new Razer Barracuda Pro
Hi Techne, great review as always! I’m looking to get this headset for myself, specifically the Xbox version since it works with all platforms. But I have a PS5 and a PC. Does the port labeled Xbox on the base station work with PC? Then I could use the regular port for my PS5.
Hope you can answer my question. Love your review videos!
xbox port is only for xbox consoles
Some person asks about the Arctis Pro Wireless Version
(Because i've heard, you can use that Xbox version everywhere, but with what cost?) :
"So this version has 2 ports, 1 for pc 1 for xbox. The pc port will work fine with a pc i presume (full functionality), but what does "not all the features" mean if you were to connect a ps5 to the xbox port? Would i miss anything on PC side? Will i loose anything on a ps5/switch side?"
Some person answered:
"I'll try to be clearer. There are two USB-C ports on both versions. The PC/PS5 version (the expensive one for some reason) has two identical ports which are both fully compatible with PC, PS5, switch, etc. On the X version for XBOX instead, one of the 2 USB-C ports is fully compatible with XBOX only, the other instead has full compatibility with PC/PS5/switch. This means that: 1. The XBOX dedicated port cannot be used for PS5 at all, 2. this port will work on PC but you will miss out certain Sonar software features. Which features in particular I do not know, but apparently in the software the headset will appear as disconnected, not a good sign. Therefore, if you have both a PC and a PS5 the XBOX version will have complete functionality only if you manually swap the cable on the back and use the NON-XBOX USB port for both your devices. Basically to connect both PC and PS5 you want the other model."
Edit:
Just wanted to make a quick post explaining the differences between the Versions:
Nova Pro / Pro Wireless for PC/PlayStation
Works on PC, PlayStation, Mac, Switch.
GameDAC has two USB-C ports on the back for Multi-System connections. Both ports support the same devices.
Nova Pro / Pro Wireless for Xbox
Works on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, Switch
GameDAC has two USB-C ports on the back for Multi-System connections. Only one port supports Xbox connection and the other only supports PC/PS/Mac/Switch.
Otherwise, anything not mentioned is the same between devices. Both headsets use the same mic, speaker drivers, and other physical features. Both wireless versions have ANC and Bluetooth. All versions also have access to Sonar/Engine on PC.
What does this mean for you? If you plan on using the Multi-System connection feature on the headset, you'll need to pick the version that works best for you. For example, if you have a PlayStation and a PC and want to switch between the two on the GameDAC, you'll need to pick the PS5 version.
Also found online:
vor 9 Months:
"The Xbox port kinda works on PC. The PC will recognize it as an Xbox audio device. This will likely cause audio issues, and alongside that Sonar/Engine won't know it's an SteelSeries device so those features won't work either."
Could you do the mic test in a xbox party or ps5 party for the mic test? Also great job on the video!
great video!!! I really appreciate your reviews as I always find all stuff I need to know before buying.
That being said, do you perhaps know latency in ms for wireless 2.4ghz connection (non-bt)?
I really have hard time figuring this out, but I'd like to use them also as live monitors for mic, and right now only Astro a50 have 12ms latency which is good enough for live monitoring. Thanks in advance :)
I have the arctis pro wireless. Once you have a wireless headset with swappable batteries, you don't wanna go back to cable charging ever again xD
Sorry I’m blowing up the comments. One feature I notice missing is ability to have OLED turn off after X amount of time. You can only dim it. OG Pro Wireless had ability to turn it off
Also can confirm the pro wireless doesn’t let you use touch button on DAC as mute button on wireless. Was wondering when you posted it on the wired why it didn’t work for me. Hopefully firmware fixes that
yeah that feature was so great on the wired version
@@TheTechne I was so bummed when I watched your wired review and thought somethings wrong w my w DAC (wireless nova pro) lol. Thanks for touching on this in your review!
Thank you for the review!! Just to confirm, the Xbox edition, you were able to use on PlayStation and PC as well?
You can yes.
Hmm I just bought myself a Arctis 7+ after my Arctis 7 failed after 4 years of use (the right earcup hinge broke). The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless look very nice and I almost regret buying the Arctis 7+ now.. However they are 3x the price in my country so perhaps it's not really worth it for me since I am very satisfied with the Arctis 7 design! :)
Great review as always Techne!
Can u have like two audio sources at once, like i can hear game from my ps5 and also be connected to my pc and hear and talk to my friends on discord? Great video bro!❤💪🏽
If you can connect to your computer via Bluetooth that should work.
I dont get why they didnt implement an insert slot feature for the battery like in the base station but on the actual headset, rather than removing a cover etc.. perhaps weight.
Found a fix to stop that anc numb touching your ears for people that are having this problem , unclip the headband fabric strap, stretch it out a little , reattach. Doing this will reduce the clamping force of the headset so the pads float completely on your ears instead of squeezing down on them by using the tight strap a a pivot. in most cases this stop your ears touching numb.
I am using these on PC and while using the Sonar noise cancellation for chat I found that it was causing my voice to cut in and out and also my friends voices would cut out. Now this was while playing Destiny 2 using the in game chat so it could just be the game. But something to keep in mind.
I like your shelving man,.. looks very bad ass!
thank you