This Upgraded SteelSeries Gaming Headset Is $80 Off
In the world Among high-end gaming headsets, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (8/10, WIRED recommends) stands out with an impressive feature set and excellent sound. Right now, you can buy the wireless model for just $300 on Amazon, which is $80 off the usual price. That might sound like a lot for gaming headphones, but these offer a pretty good price.
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Steel Series
Arctis Nova Pro Wired/Wireless Headset
This luxurious gaming headset is a great choice for everyday gamers who want excellent sound quality and premium comfort. They have big speakers that make sounds pop in-game and a great mic with noise cancellation so good your friends won’t even know you have a dog. They’re super comfortable, with SteelSeries’ signature ski goggle strap to take the strain off your head.
Although they are designed for gaming, they also sound great for listening to music or watching movies. They have a nice, punchy sound profile and spatial audio support for a more immersive experience. If you’re using a PC, SteelSeries software gives you a ton of options for balancing your audio across multiple sources, and you can even set individual EQ profiles for different applications.
By including a USB DAC for wireless connectivity, the Arctis Nova Pro can achieve unique and compelling features not found on other headphones. The range is impressive, thanks to more space for the antenna and power supply than you’d find in a smaller USB dongle. You can adjust the volume and audio mix using a generous knob on the front, and it has multiple audio inputs for switching between consoles.
Better yet, the hub can charge a spare battery for the headset, giving you virtually endless battery life as long as you’re sitting in front of the computer. When you’ve used up about 25 hours on a single charge, simply replace the battery and the headset will reconnect and pick up where you left off. This is the perfect feature for anyone with battery issues, but don’t worry, you can also charge the headset directly via USB-C.
At $300, they’re not cheap, and there are better gaming headsets for single console or casual gamers as well as an even more expensive model, but I think these are a great compromise for anyone on a budget and a Steam delay.
