Steelseries just announced the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, wedging a Hi-Res option in its lineup that isn’t quite as expensive as its $600 Nova Elite headset. Priced at $399, it’s almost as good.
Steelseries has found a stride recently. The new Arctis Nova Pro Omni headset pulls a lot of its DNA from the Arctis Nova Elite Headset, which it announced at the end of 2025. That previously released headset wasn’t for the faint of heart, coming in at a $600 price tag that’s quite frankly hard to justify.
It didn’t have any downsides, and in most respects, it’s an exceptional gaming headset that offers the portability of wireless audio without as much quality loss as other options.
The new Arctis Nova Pro Omni from Steelseries takes a slightly different approach, and it’s apparent in the build. Instead of the metallic accents used in the earcup hinges and volume controls, the premium option, the Pro Omni, is built almost entirely out of plastic. It feels fine, and nothing out of the ordinary for the gaming industry. It brings the same adjustability, though.
Steelseries’ Arctis Nova Pro Omnis also offers the same features that make the ever-repairable Elite series tempting. The removable battery (and extra unit) is still there, along with the option to charge one at the base station – also made of plastic. So is the 3.5mm input and cable, and a hidden USB-C port.
We haven’t had a ton of time with these, but the Nova Pro Omnis essentially gives the pricier verison a run for its money in almost every way except build quality. They sound excellent – maybe not as “deep” as the Nova Elites with their carbon fiber drivers, but close to. With the Steelseries GG app, you’re able to tune audio to your liking and dial in app-specific tonal control if you wish. With a flat curve set, these perform very well. I’ve not felt the need to set a personal curve outside of testing.
In truth, I also don’t find the Sonar feature set of the Steelseries GG app all that useful on PC, as it brings its own software challenges. If you’re a streamer, that might be a different story.
The base station has three USB-C inputs for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation-specific signals. It sends up to 96kHz/24-bit audio for decently audiophilic sound. It’s some of the best you’ll get without using a dedicated AMP/DAC setup.
The price still falls outside of “budget” audio at $399. In reality, that price should be the premium high-end for this category, but that’s a conversation for another day. At $399, you’re getting a comfortable and fantastic-sounding pair of headphones with severely underrated functionality. What you’re sacrificing is the cold touch of aluminum when you put them on or change the volume.
Steelseries launched the Arctis Nova Pro Omni headphones today, and they’re available on the Steelseries website and Amazon.
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