SteelSeries Arctis Nova vs Arctis Nova Pro gaming headsets
Compare the SteelSeries Arctis Nova and Nova Pro gaming headsets
- Thanks to Hi-Res audio, you can experience your games with more spatial audio and you're fully immersed in your games.
- The leather ear cushions cover your ears better, so you can focus even more while gaming.
- These headsets are sturdier thanks to the metal casing, so they last longer.
- Noise canceling filters background noise, so you're not as easily distracted while you game.
- Thanks to the Nova Acoustic System, you hear treble, mids, and bass more clearly.
- With the soft fabric ear cups you can game for hours without getting sore ears.
- Thanks to the plastic casing, these gaming headsets are lighter than the average headset.
Sound
Arctis Nova Pro series: Hi-Res audio
The Nova Pro series supports the 'Acoustic System' from the Nova series, but also Hi-Res audio. This ensures you hear even more details. In addition, all Nova Pro headsets have surround sound. As a result, you can hear more clearly where your opponents and shots are coming from. This way, you're even more immersed in your favorite games.
Arctis Nova series: yes
The Nova series has a new sound technology: the Nova Acoustic System. This reproduces bass, mids, and treble more clearly. This way, you hear the bass of an explosion and other sounds even more than before. This goes for every Nova headset, also the wired versions like the Nova 1 and 3.
Noise canceling
Arctis Nova Pro series: yes
The headsets from the Nova Pro series have noise canceling. This filters most of the background noise. That way, you're not bothered by annoying sounds while you game. This allows you to fully focus on your favorite games.
Arctis Nova series: no
These gaming headsets don't have noise canceling. This means you'll be distracted while gaming faster. You still hear loud sounds such as buses driving past or talking. This way, you'll be less focused on your games.
Microphone
Arctis Nova Pro series: improved microphone
The Nova Pro series has a better microphone than the regular Nova series. These headsets have even better noise suppression and make your voice sound clearer than with the regular Nova headsets. Your friends will also hear loud background noises less.
Arctis Nova series: clear microphone
All Nova gaming headsets have a noise-suppressing microphone. These microphones mostly filter background noises. Your friends will still hear some loud noises.
Materials
Arctis Nova Pro series: metal and leather
The headsets from the Nova Pro series are made of sturdy materials, such as leather and metal. The leather ear cushions cover your ears better than the fabric ear cushions from the Nova series. Additionally, these headsets are made of metal. This means they last longer and don't get damaged as easily.
Arctis Nova series: plastic and fabric
These lighter headsets are made of plastic and fabric. The plastic casing is more likely to get damaged or stained. You also hear more ambient noise due to the fabric ear cups. This does make the headsets a lot lighter than the headsets from the Pro series.
Conclusion
If you want the best experience, we recommend a gaming headset from the Nova Pro series. Thanks to the noise canceling, improved audio, and clear microphone, you get a true all-rounder. Don't care much about these extras, but still want a headset with good audio? The headsets from the Nova series are a good middle option. These headsets are also lighter than the headsets from the Nova Pro series.
