There is no excuse to not keep gaming and chatting.Īlternatively, unhooking the left cup cover will reveal a USB-C port, providing additional power needs. Popping off the magnetically held cover gives access to the battery, and switching that out for a second one (included in the box) takes a matter of seconds. See, this Wireless headset has what SteelSeries are calling an Infinity Power System basically a removable battery which is hidden away under the easy to remove right earcup. We’ve no reason to not believe those figures – and we’re not in this for running constant battery checks – but in reality in order to get near those numbers, you’re going to need to do a battery swap. See, SteelSeries are selling the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless as a headset capable of powering you through no less than forty-four hours of pure play, whilst dropping down to ‘only’ thirty-six should you switch on dual connections and the Bluetooth. There’s very little chance you’ll ever want to do that though. The right cup is home to a single bluetooth button (yep, bluetooth capabilities in the house so if you must chat with your mates on Discord or listen to some Youtube Music tunes whilst you game, you can), whilst the left runs the power button, a mute button, a volume dial, the retractable mic and a 3.5mm jack port for anytime you need to utilise a cable. For an all-black design, this SteelSeries headset can happily go totally under the radar should you wish.īuttons and dials are kept to a minimum too. Additional up and down movement increases the headband size should you need it, the earcups swivel a full ninety degrees to be able to sit around your neck when the time calls for it and there’s just enough – but not too much – flex in those cups as they cover your ears. It’s all seriously tight in terms of quality control too. We’ll admit to having sat there, headset in hand just caressing the earcups for longer than we should. The oval cups fit over the ear perfectly, whilst the leatherette covering of them is delivered with a ton of squish. And we’ve done just that, utilising this for a number of weeks in sessions that have taken us into the wee hours.
The combo of that suspension band and some well padded earcups ensure it is comfortable to wear for hours at a time. This means that it sits on the head brilliantly. With a simple pop and push adjustment though, things have been near perfect. We’ve found that tightening things up a bit works best, if only as on larger settings the Nova Pro was occasionally slipping from our head. It’s this suspension piece which means the Arctis Nova Pro can sit on a variety of sized-heads, especially as it comes with a few adjustable slots.
It feels great to hold well weighted as you tease the suspension-styled headband which sits under the steel exterior. Honestly, I’ve unboxed and worn many a headset over the years, but from the moment this popped from the packaging, it was obvious it was going to be something of quality. We’ll start with how this thing feels, both in the hand and on the head. And yes, that means you should go out and buy the latest from SteelSeries. We’re also of the opinion that you get what you pay for. Now, we’ve always been of the opinion that price – and no matter what that price – is something that will either be of huge significance to the buyer, or of absolutely none. Yes, the best part of three and a half big ones. And wait for it, because that price is a biggy – the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset for Xbox comes in at a rather cool £329.99. That choice does come with a price though, yet perhaps it’s only that which could sway anyone away from what SteelSeries have created.
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