SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Wireless Review

Built for long sessions and several devices

After more than 75 hours across PC, PS5, and phone, the headset’s strongest qualities are consistency and flexibility. It has been used with World of Warcraft, Call of Duty: Warzone, Diablo, Hearthstone, and Clash Royale, covering everything from positional competitive audio to dialogue-heavy and casual play.

The headset is particularly well suited to a desk or entertainment setup where more than one device matters. Switching among systems and using Bluetooth alongside gaming audio makes the hardware feel broader than a single-console accessory.

Clarity is the reason to buy it

Sound clarity is the standout quality. In Warzone, the headset preserves separation between movement, weapons, environmental audio, and team communication. In World of Warcraft and Diablo, effects remain layered rather than collapsing into a muddy wall of noise.

The headset can also be tuned through presets and EQ controls. That flexibility is useful, but the software experience is less intuitive than the hardware. Players who enjoy adjusting every setting will find considerable depth; players who prefer plug-and-play simplicity may need time to learn where everything lives.

The hot-swap design changes wireless gaming

The two-battery setup is the feature that is hardest to give up after using it. One battery remains in the headset while the second charges in the transmitter. When power runs low, the batteries can be exchanged and play continues.

The system has worked smoothly during testing. Rather than remembering to connect the headset to a cable after every session, the user simply keeps the spare charged. For long MMO nights, competitive sessions, streaming, or remote work, this is a genuine quality-of-life improvement.

Comfortable—but not lightweight

Despite its substantial construction, the headset remains comfortable during long sessions. The suspension design and padded earcups distribute pressure effectively. Still, the weight is noticeable, particularly when compared with lightweight wireless models.

That tradeoff comes with a more premium feel. The materials and dense construction do not feel disposable, but buyers who prioritize minimal weight above every other feature should consider that carefully.

Clear communication and useful isolation

The microphone has been clear during testing and is well suited to game chat, Discord, and calls. Noise-reduction tools can further clean up the signal, although aggressive processing settings should be adjusted carefully to avoid making a voice sound unnatural.

Active noise cancellation is genuinely useful. It reduces ambient distraction enough to improve focus without requiring extreme listening volume. Transparency options remain useful when awareness of the room is more important.

Excellent flexibility with one small hiccup

PC, PS5, and phone support make the headset especially useful for a multi-device routine. Bluetooth adds convenient phone and mobile-game access, while the transmitter handles the central gaming setup.

Testing included one Bluetooth disconnect. It was not a repeated pattern, but it is worth noting because premium wireless equipment should feel dependable. Overall connection performance remained strong enough that this did not materially change the recommendation.

What works—and what does not

How the 89/100 breaks down

What the package offers

Included hardware

A premium headset that earns its place

The Arctis Nova Pro Omni Wireless earns an 89/100 because its best features matter every day. The sound is clear, the battery system removes downtime, active noise cancellation helps, and multi-device flexibility fits modern gaming habits.

It is not perfect. The weight is noticeable, the software takes patience, and the premium price demands that buyers actually use its advanced features. For gamers who will use the battery swap, several devices, audio tuning, and ANC, it is easy to recommend.