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Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Review: For Multisystem Gamers
SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova Pro Omni is a premium wireless gaming headset aimed at people who use several devices at once. Rated 8/10 by WIRED, it combines the build of the older Nova Pro with newer audio tuning, active noise cancellation, microphones and USB hub features from the more expensive Nova Elite, making it a capable but specialised option.
Its main advantage is the ability to mix up to four audio inputs, compared with two on the Nova Pro, while also sending microphone audio to multiple destinations. The $400 headset offers swappable batteries, 40mm drivers, wireless hi-resolution audio and improved sound for music, films and games, although its improvements over the previous model are limited and the Elite still offers subtly better detail and soundstage.
In short
- Premium headset for gamers using multiple devices simultaneously
- Mixes up to four audio sources and supports swappable batteries
- Strong sound, but a niche and costly upgrade
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The case for
For gamers who regularly use several systems, the Nova Pro Omni’s ability to mix audio from up to four inputs and route microphone audio to multiple destinations solves a practical problem that ordinary headsets do not. Its swappable batteries, noise cancellation and strong performance across games, music and films could make the $400 price worthwhile for someone who values one flexible setup over several devices.
The case against
At $400, the Omni may be difficult to justify when its improvements over the older Nova Pro are limited and the more expensive Elite still offers somewhat better detail and soundstage. People who use fewer devices, or mainly want the best sound for the money, may find the extra connectivity features too specialised to warrant the premium.
Explained simply
Gaming headsets turn game sound and a player’s voice into audio they can hear and share. SteelSeries makes the Arctis Nova range, with the Nova Pro as an earlier premium model and the Nova Elite as a more expensive option.
The Nova Pro Omni is designed for people who use several devices, such as a games console, computer and phone. It can combine sound from up to four inputs and send microphone audio to more than one destination, while offering wireless listening and replaceable batteries.
The key question is whether those extra connections and newer audio features justify its high price for someone who already owns a Nova Pro. It sits below the Elite, which is reported to offer slightly more detail and a wider sense of space in the sound.