SteelSeries

Arctis Nova Pro Series

SteelSeries

Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PlayStation Version)

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PlayStation Version)
TL;DR: Swappable battery & multi-device, but ANC nub discomfort.

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Jul 5, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icon71-HourAhmed
4 months ago

I picked up the Nova Elite yesterday after dropping off my Maxwell 2 return at UPS. I am loving everything about them so far except the price. I was trying to replace my Blackshark v3 Pro with the Maxwell 2 which didn't work out but I wanted to try that before spending the money for the Nova Elite.

Reddit Icon8-BitWildlife
11 months ago

I use these and they are great. Except for the tiny detail that whenever NC is on I have a permanent waterfall in my left ear… Edit: typo

11 months ago

I feel like my comment come off very negative. I love the headset, without a doubt the best headset I’ve ever had. But when NC is on there is static in my left ear. Thankfully turning off NC solves it and since the NC isn’t a deal breaker for me I’m not really bothered by it

11 months ago

Well for me it happened like 3 days after purchase. So hopefully you won’t have the same issue if you’ve had them a while and they’re working

Reddit IconAbefrs323
4 months ago

I have all 3 I love how the Maxwell sound but there's an issue for me. I can't wear them for more then an hour I get a bad neck ache. For the novas I just live that they have the eq's in the sonar app for all the games I play and they are very good. Plus I have the wicked cushion and they are super comfy

6 months ago

I just got these I have the a50x and the nova pro 9 and the maxwells and these are my go to for fps. I just like that I can listen to music or watch videos on my phone while gaming. The software it's still in beta but it's been working fine for me. Plus they are super comfy can game for hours. And the foot steps are clear I can follow the enemy behind the wall. I don't use the mic because I have a stand alone mic on my desk but love that it's detachable and battery life is infinite. Haven't changed it since I got it and I play daily 6-8 hours. And it's still at 83 percent. Also I love that I can mute the headset on the DAC.

Reddit IconAdExpert9189
8 months ago

Best headset for PC on the market. Have it too. Only reason I use my nova pros is cause the dual BT mode. Otherwise the Maxwell's are king!

Reddit IconAdmirable_Door_5322
7 months ago

I have the Pulse Elite and Arctis Nova Pros, almost exclusively use the Pulse Elites. Great sound stage, volume, battery life is solid, comfy and I like how the mute pairs with the controller. Of the few hundred hours it's been used, I've had it disconnect maybe 3 or 4 times for a second and it auto-reconnects. And Sidetone could be a tad louder. Otherwise, I love it and it's great for the price IMO.

Reddit IconAdmirable_Parsley_76
about 1 month ago

What’s up! So I currently have the Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset and I feel like on Warzone, the sound could be better. I have tried dozens of tweaks to the EQ but I never really feel like I can hear footsteps as good as I should. I am looking at new headsets and have been debating between the Astro A50x, Blackshark V3 Pro. Audeze Maxwell 2 and the Arctis Nova Elites. Looking for suggestions? Also, I have the BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless’ and funny enough, I kind of feel like I hear footsteps better then my nova pro’s, which is weird because all reviews say the nova pro’s are much better🤷🏽‍♂️

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