- The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is SteelSeries’ latest wireless gaming headset
- It offers excellent connectivity and flexibility while maintaining the audio quality and core features of the Nova range.
- The headset will 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’s clear what the headset brings to the table – and this was also demonstrated in my first tests. In short, from my first few weeks of use, the Omni feels a lot like a modified and revamped 2026 Nova Pro Wireless.
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The audio is of the same excellent SteelSeries level of quality, meaning everything from gaming to music is a joy, while the design is sturdy, comfortable and stylish. On top of that, there’s excellent battery life, app integration, and EQ customization options, which make this one heck of a headset when using it as a daily driver.
What are the real improvements compared to the old model?
Well, for starters, from the outside it looks a lot like almost all of its Arctis Nova brethren in its build, aesthetics and finish. The new midnight blue colorway is a chic look that I really like though.
Elsewhere on the headset, there have been improvements to the microphones over the Nova Pro Wireless – the Omni has a new Clear Cast Pro omnidirectional mic – as well as smaller improvements like new textures on the volume dial, ear cushions and fabric that – along with other physical design features like a new finish on the DAC unit’s dial – look a little more premium.
Under the hood, however, there are a series of changes that will mix the best of the Nova Pro Wireless and Nova Elite worlds to create something special. First off, the Nova Pro Omni is a certified high-resolution wireless headset (from the Japanese Audio Society) capable of supporting 96kHz/24-bit over 2.4GHz as well as Bluetooth (the former on PC only, as the PS5 and Xbox Series X can only transmit at 48kHz).
This is generally the mark of a great audiophile gaming headset, and something other high-end sets share, including the brand’s Nova Elite.
It also has incredible connectivity thanks to a feature called OmniPlay, with the headset being able 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 at the same time. There’s also support for Bluetooth 5.3, AI noise rejection for the mic, improved ANC performance over the Nova Pro Wireless, plus a few more items, which I can’t wait to test in more depth for my full review (stay tuned).
If the Nova Pro Wireless remains a quality headset and which will remain in production, SteelSeries confirmed, the Omni still has the makings of a headset on the verge of committing fratricide. While each individual improvement the Omni offers over the Nova Pro Wireless may not be huge on its own, they add up.
The SteelSeries Nova Pro Omni comes in three colors: white, black and midnight blue, is available today, May 5, and will cost $399.99 / £349.99 / AU$399.99.
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