- Arctis Nova Pro Omni is the latest wireless gaming headset from SteelSeries
- It offers excellent connectivity and flexibility while retaining the core audio quality and features of the Nova line.
- The headphones launch in three colorways on May 5, 2026 for $399.99 / £349.99 / AU$399.99
But after looking a little closer at the Omni’s specs, it becomes clear what the headphones bring to the table, and that showed in my early testing as well. In short, from my first few weeks with it, the Omni feels like a refreshed and updated 2026 Nova Pro Wireless.
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Audio is the same excellent SteelSeries level of quality, meaning everything from gaming to music is a pleasure, while the design is robust, comfortable and stylish. On top of that, there’s excellent battery life, app integration, and equalizer customization options, making it a great headset when used as a daily driver.
What are the real improvements compared to the previous model?
Well, for starters, on the outside, it looks very similar to almost any of its Arctis Nova siblings in terms of construction, aesthetics and finish. However, the new midnight blue color is a chic look that I really like.
Elsewhere on the headphones, improvements have been made to the microphones compared to the Nova Pro Wireless (the Omni has a new Clear Cast Pro omnidirectional microphone), as well as smaller improvements like new textures on the volume wheel, ear pads and fabric that, along with other physical design features like a new finish on the DAC unit’s wheel, feel a little more premium.
However, under the hood are a number of changes that will combine the best of the Nova Pro Wireless and Nova Elite worlds to create something special. Firstly, the Nova Pro Omni is a high-resolution wireless certified headset (from the Japanese Audio Society) that is capable of supporting full 96kHz/24-bit over 2.4Ghz, as well as Bluetooth (the first only on PC, as the PS5 and Xbox Series X can only output at 48kHz).
This is generally the mark of a great audiophile gaming headset and something shared by other high-end gear, including the brand’s Nova Elite.
It also has incredible connectivity through a feature called OmniPlay, which allows the headphones to connect to five different devices simultaneously and play audio simultaneously from four.
You can also use what SteelSeries calls Omni-Control to make audio adjustments from the mobile app, desktop program, or GameHub unit all at once. There’s also Bluetooth 5.3 support, AI noise rejection for the microphone, improved ANC performance over the Nova Pro Wireless, and a few extra details too, which I can’t wait to test further for my full review (stay tuned).
While the Nova Pro Wireless is still a quality headset and will remain in production, SteelSeries has confirmed that the Omni has the makings of a headset that’s about to commit fratricide. While each individual improvement that the Omni offers over the Nova Pro Wireless may not be huge in itself, they add up.
The SteelSeries Nova Pro Omni comes in three colorways – white, black and midnight blue – out today, May 5, and will cost $399.99 / £349.99 / AU$399.99.
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