The right earcup has a Bluetooth button and a slot for the battery pack - more on that later. The left earcup has a power button, a mic mute button, a volume dial, a retractable mic, a 3.5 mm audio jack and a USB-C charging port, hidden tastefully under a SteelSeries logo. There’s a lot to like about the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless’ design, as it never feels too crowded. Like the Arctis 7, the Arctis Nova Pro has a metal/plastic chassis with leatherette earcups and an elastic headband. If you’re familiar with previous Arctis models, then the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is a bit of a departure - but only a bit.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless: Design If you don’t have an Xbox and don’t plan to get one, either the standard or PlayStation version is fine. If you plan to use the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless in an entertainment center and you have an Xbox console, I’d recommend the Xbox version you can use the other input for another console, such as a PS5 or a Switch. Functionally, all three products are the same. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Xbox) edition has a special input that lets it work wirelessly with Xbox wireless protocols. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PlayStation) edition is essentially the same product, but with a more PlayStation-centric color pattern. The standard version is the one that we reviewed here. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless comes in three different versions, each of which costs $350. There’s also the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Xbox) edition, which is compatible with Microsoft’s idiosyncratic audio protocols. Audiophiles may prefer this model, as it has Hi-Res Audio Certification the wireless version does not.

This version comes with a DAC, just like the wireless model, but you’ll have to run a cable from the headset to the DAC at all times. First, if you’re not married to a wireless design, there’s the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, for $250.

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