SteelSeries

Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (with GameDAC)

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (with GameDAC)

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Sentiment score66% positive
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Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconfigbunkie
8 months ago

Steel series arctis. I have the wired version with GameDAC, have had it for about 7 years and it's only just now starting to go out on me, with sound cutting out of one side of the plug isn't perfectly positioned. It's been so reliable for so long though. I'm stuck using some more basic headphones until I can replace them, but I'll be getting myself another steel series, but this time I'll go wireless.

Reddit Iconscylver
8 months ago

I’ve had the Nova Pro Wireless + GameDAC for years with wicked cushions and no amount of stretching has made them comfortable. I recently bought the gamebuds last week and it has completely changed the game for me regarding comfort and sound. The microphone may as well not exist as it truly is terrible, however I do have a separate microphone. Won’t be going back to headphones with SteelSeries.

Reddit IconEnderwigg1883
8 months ago

What I can tell you is I have the Arctis Pros with the DAC and its coming up on almost 7 years. They are extremely well made. I’m on the original two batteries and all I’ve replaced is the ear cups. I would highly recommend SteelSeries. Before I got those I was on an almost yearly swap with various Sony wireless headphones. Batteries died early bands broke leather cracked. I’m glad I switched.

Reddit IconSoldierofgod01
8 months ago

Get the Artctis wireless pro with gamedac the best unless these are newer better. The Sonys are trash steel series all the way.

Reddit Iconieatmodels
3 months ago

steel series has a decent gaming headset around that price point especially if you can get it with the gamedac included. I would get a lot of compliments on my microphone quality as well just with the built-in one that comes in that. It emulate surround sound pretty well too, and it’s also pretty comfortable even though it’s kinda heavy because of the band thats between the unit and your head which is adjustable for different head sizes.

Reddit IconTheRoblock
about 2 months ago

I had a pair of the predecessors but I sent them back. Incredibly painful to wear with glasses. I couldn't game for more than 1-2 hours. It left marks from the glasses frame on my head.

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