Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Teardown
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Troubleshooting
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Nova Pro Base Station Battery Charger Won’t Charge The Batteries
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Microphone Won't Mute Properly
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Not Turning On and or Nonresponsive
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Hinge Joints Squeaking
Background
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless device is a high-end over the ear gaming headset. It was released on May 24, 2022. The headset is not currently discontinued and is still in production today. The headset is available globally through major retailers and the official SteelSeries website. The original selling price for this device was $379.99 however, it is commonly priced at $299.99. There are no official recalls on this device but there are components of this device that tend to fail or wear out. These components are the headband, hinge joints, charging dock, battery contact oxidation, software/firmware glitches, and the internal ANC sensor nub. Owners of this device comment on the shallow ear cups, the fragile build of the headset, and the quality of the microphone. Customers praise the batteries, sound quality, and the multi-device connectivity. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset replaced the older version of the headset branding the same name. The new version came with active noise cancellation, the base station, and the hot swappable batteries. That the previous headset was not equipped with.
Identification
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless can be distinguished from other headsets because of its magnetic side covers with the SteelSeries logo. On the back of the earmuffs, you will find the magnetic side covers pop off and display the brand name, "steelseries" on the battery inside. When you take out the battery the area inside the earmuff will display the model's name towards the top.
Technical Specifications
Audio Specifications
- Driver Type: 40mm Neodymium Magnetic Dynamic drivers
- Frequency Response (Wireless): 10-22,000 Hz
- Frequency Response (Wired): 10-40,000 Hz
- Impedance: 38 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 93 dB SPL
- Spatial Audio: 360 degree Spatial Audio support
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): 4-mic hybrid system with transparent/ambient listening mode
Microphone Specifications
- Type: ClearCast Gen 2 - Retractable Boom
- Polar Pattern: Bidirectional Noise-Canceling
- Frequency Response: 100-10,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa
- AI Noise Cancellation: Software-based noise reduction via SteelSeries Sonar on PC
Battery & Power
- Total Battery Life: Up to 44 hours total (22 hours per battery across 2 hot-swappable lithium-ion packs)
- Charging System: Multi-function Wireless Base Station slot-charger + USB-C
- Fast Charge: 15 minutes of charging yields roughly 3 hours of play
Connectivity
- Wireless 1: Quantum 2.0 Gaming Wireless (2.4 GHz ultra-low latency via Multi-System USB base station)
- Wireless 2: Bluetooth 5.0 (SBC codec, simultaneous audio mixing with 2.4 GHz)
- Wired Connections: 3.5mm analog audio jack, 2x USB-C system ports on the Base Station
- Wireless Range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
Design & Physical Specifications
- Weight: 337 grams (0.75 lbs)
- Form Factor: Closed-back, over-ear
- Ear Cushion Material: Premium leatherette memory foam
- Adjustability: ComfortMAX system with pivoting earcups and flexible tension headband
Additional information
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless official page
TechPowerUp Review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Video detailed comparison of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Vs Turtle Beach Stealth Pro