WORTH THE UPGRADE? The Old SteelSeries Arctis Pro's VS The New Arctis Nova Pro's
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- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro VS The Old Arctis Pro's (wired and wireless) Is it worth the upgrade?
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Intro - 00:00
Comfort 02:36
Build - 04:38
Features/ Functions - 06:12
Mic Tests - 10:23
Sound - 12:03
Round Up - 15:29 - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
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Thank you all that have came by for this extravaganza, is was so much fun, but I’m ready for a break 😂
I hope it was helpful, thanks again!!
You forgot to test the Corsair HS80’s vs the nova pro wireless 👀
I loved the extravaganza! Very helpful to know the differences between different products. And I know you need a break, lol, but one headset I just thought about that might be a nice comparison would be the SteelSeries against the Corsair HS80's (and no, I didn't read the comment above mine, lol!). Different price bracket, I know, but it would be nice to know anyway. Thank you for what you do and the time you put into this!
Thanks so much for your hard work. I just picked up the nova pro wireless and returned it but got the wired. I have the virtuoso xt and man the sound on the wired compared to the corsair is phenomenal. The details I hear with the nova pro wired is crazy. I guess I never knew what I was missing.
try gamesense clutch its really good
@@luchisuavey9930 give the guy a break man, he just did loads of headsets all week, he can't do every headset lol
I had buyer's remorse and returned my wired Arctis Nova Pro's w/GameDAC. I have the OG Arctis Pro w/GameDAC and I swear, unless I'm an OCD Audiophile, I could NOT tell the difference between the 2 headsets using my personal custom EQ settings (in terms of sound and immersion). Plus $250 is quite a price tag for an upgrade. I say if you already own a pair of Arctis Pros w/GameDAC, it's not worth the extra $250. But that's just me. Thanks for the awesome review, Techne!!
I tried using my arctis pros on next gen and they sound horrible since I can’t use optical cable
I can’t even Hear food steps in warzone with my wireless arctis pro I tried so many EQs and it’s still not good
@@0sxvr what system
@@SlabbyMess pc
@@0sxvr warzone or warzone 2.0? I know in the original wz the step sounds were already trash
This has been a Tech-tastic week. We appreciate all your hard work. Thank you for breaking down Nova Pros for us 👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽
What a fun week. Thanks for putting all of this together, great-honest stuff. I've watched those videos so much, that I'm feeling annoyed by that metal noise-canceling thing, even without having the headset :D
This guy is quite literally my favorite tech reviewer/audio file. Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks so much for this video. I bought my original Arctis Pro wireless a couple years back because of your recommendation. Mine are still in great condition and i think ill hold off on upgrading. Thanks again for all the info.
Loved all of this! Thanks so much for all of the hard work.
I’m excited been waiting for this you are the first to do this I’m so happy thank you so much definitely spreading the word
Man thank you so much for this video. I love my og wireless and will probably keep them till they break. Great job on all your video's.
Great series. Very informative and had fun watching them all
Literally the video I’ve been waiting on!
Thanks for covering what I was looking for - the mic, same blah mic. and thanks for the heads up on the hot ears !
I started watching ur videos an official subscriber love the
vibe an your honest opinion all the products BIG thanks
I enjoyed every bit of this series.We appreciate the content.
When he said "You probably already have them," I felt that.
I don't care what you felt, get lost.
love watching your videos man! glad i watched this. im not gonna upgrade yet because my pro wireless are still perfect.
Glad I found a supper honest reviewer!!!! Thanks for the info. I have a brand new set of artic pro wireless and I was wanting to upgrade. But I will wear these out a Lil more before getting the nova wireless. Thanks
Cheers Techne, such an awesome comparison of these new Nova’s, so much detail and hard work gone in to this mate really appreciate these reviews. Great refresher seeing our classics against a 2022 model. Can’t wait to see what the likes of Crosair, Audeze etc. do next. Well deserved break indeed 👍
I'm a bass junkie here. Thank you so much for comparing bass on both models!
I dont want this extravaganza to end! You should this more, its awesome!!
Exactly the video I was waiting for. Love my current AWP especially with WC earpads. I’m a big tech nerd and was debating “upgrading “ but decided to wait for your videos Techne and you did not disappoint. I will be riding with the OG AWP until the hinges break, then I’ll update to the new ones. Thanks again and great vid as always
Great review I love watching them as I am a content creator and love having the edge over my opponents. Thank you for another banger of a review and helping me make a better choice in headsets
That video helped out a bunch, thanks dude!
We love you man!
I hope the channel grows and grows 👍
The grind don’t stop!
Thanks for the series!
Sei un Maestro, Grazie. Confronto eccellente 🔥👏
That chair looks amazing! Nice review!
This is something I was very curious about! I bought my old arctic wireless pros over a year ago and they're incredible!
I appreciate you touching on this topic
And boom! The comparison ive been waiting for. I actually just asked for this comparison yesterday and expected an answer but you delivered a full comparison video instead. Dude you are a god send. Ill be staying with my original Wired pros for now until it either breaks or Steel series delivers something new thats mind blowing. Thankyou and god bless man! 🙌
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Thanks for the great video!
thank you soooo much i was waiting for this since they released .
thanks man ❤
i have returned the actis pro last week because they're too small for my head and i ordered the nova pro wired the same day you reviewed them .
and i m glad i did .
I just buy 3 steelseries headsets (1,3,7) seeing your reviews and all them are amazing! Always great, regards from Brazil.
there couldnt possibly have been a better coverage for those headsets. thanks techne
Ive had my Arctis pro wireless almost 6 years now and all I’ve done is get some cooking gel wicked cushionz for it. Still works amazing
Let me say Techne is my favorite reviewer on U Tube .After trying every headset known to man including the Astro a50's I settled on the A20 wireless from Astro. I have a big head and found these to be the most comfortable. The sound is plenty good for me. I had been using the Arctis 7 but got tired of the clumsy power button. Was able to buy a 2nd usb dongle so I can use these on my PS5 and PC with just one headset. Bought them refurbed at Amazon for 65 bucks.
On the Wireless Pro, I upgraded to the Nova’s Wireless and had to return it because they took out the MixChat feature for PlayStation and that’s a huge flaw for me. the other 2 disappointments where the feeling of the new controls and the feel of the base, they both felt less premium than the OG. everything else I was very excited about, but unfortunately I went back to the OG and probably will wait for something else. Thanks for the review brother.
Wait they took out the MixChat feature? Just for the PS or they just flat took it out?
Just discovered your channel. You give great reviews. Just wish I saw this before I bought a game dac and headset.
Great video, gunna keep my old ones thank you
After trying the Nova Pro Wireless and the original Pro Wireless, I prefer the original. The ANC nub was really annoying and they didn't feel as comfortable. I even tried the Hyper X Alpha wireless, Even though that one was more comfortable than the nova Pro's, It had an issue on PS5, where every few hours it would just disconnect, The sound was also really muddy on the Alpha's. I decided to just stick with the Pro Wireless that I already own and got the VZR headset to use in the meantime. Hopefully we get more comfortable options next year for wireless headsets.
This has been fun to watch Techne. I’ve never been able to stick with a Arctis because of the lack of height adjustment. These new ones fit much better. I think the wired version has a lot of advantages for me personally. Ability to change pads, no ANC nubs…no ANC nubs, better sound, $100 cheaper, no ANC nubs, better microphone, oh and no ANC nubs.
same bro i ve returned mine after 2 weeks .
the pain they caused me isnt worth it but now the adjustable size is so much better .
Lol
What are ANC nubs and why do you keep repeating something that no-one even knows what it is?
@@kylitrixgames4980 active noise cancelling
Everyone knows what it is
back here again sincei found out theres new headset from steelseries. thanks for the review!
Thanks, you're the man!
Thank you for your honest review! Great as always
thanks
Thanks for this video
Thank you so much for making this.
This is exactly what we all want to know. Old vs New... is it worth the upgrade?
Thank you very much for this review it really helped me decide if I am going to buy the new arctis nova pro. As always! you did excellent on this review!
Re: the build - My point of break is exactly what you said - the plastic busted on my Arctis Pro wired right where the metal joint connects to the earpiece! But I loved these headphones for everything else so thank you for this video as I decide what to replace them with!
this was the actual video that I wanted more than anything else.
Thanks for the coverage and this video in particular! I've been trying to decide on whether to upgrade my broken and held together by gorilla glue wireless pros to the novas or not. While I've still not decided these videos have been a great help.
Thanks for the great video but there are some explanations that i want to do for you and others watching this video, you should’ve tested mic of the wired versions headsets because they’re much better then the wireless version, less noise + less compression + much more clear voice. you can notice it in the other videos like that you made like the the “steelseries arctis pro vs wireless” 11:00 & “WHAT VERSIONS SHOULD YOU BUY? Steelseries arctis nova wired VS Wirless” 3:11
I havent tried the new one yet, but I have had two pairs of the old pro wireless. I LOVE the headset so much, but with one major flaw for me and my big head. The spot you pointed out where the old pro looks like it want to break (where the metal hook meets the ear piece) has broken twice on me over time. My second pair hasn't completely broke yet technically, but there's a crack that has formed in the plastic right by where the metal meets the plastic and I know over time it'll snap. Probably not the case with people who have smaler heads than I do, but if you got a pretty big head, its something to keep in mind. Hopefully with the new ones having all plastic right there, there wont be as much presure on the plastic ear cups
You absolute crazy person....go take a nap. You've earned it.
Last day of summer vacation vibes for this video.
I have a huge head so I'm glad to see we get the swivel now. I loved the arctis bit it was simply too small. Gonna give the nova's a try 😊
I think Techne is a mind reader......as someone with an Arctis Pro Wireless I was wondering about an update
Keep up the content!
Hey Techne. Love the channel man. LOVE IT. Exactly the kind of reviews I was looking for. I do have a question about the arms on the nova pro wireless. I have a set of the original Arctis Pro Wireless all of a sudden the mic is messed up. so I watched your video and then I bought a set of the Nova Pro Wireless. But I am seeing a lot of reviews where people say that the arm breaks. Do you think the build quality seems flimsy in that area. Is it something to worry about over time? Just wondering if you would comment on that.
With the base station for the new wireless it's nice that they gave it a slant for the screen to make it easier to read in most cases. Now if only the dial was at an angle too. Whenever you press the dial you have to hold the station to not push it back. Kind of a major oversight for something that is $350.
Dude good point! So annoying!
How about I can’t change Bluetooth volume on the wireless like I used to. Also can’t have the oled screen turn off after X time in settings. Can only dim
I just use some 3m adhesive anyways. I hate stuff on my desk moving around so I guess i didn’t notice lok
Can you use the base station with the old arctis pro model?
@@guatobean2869 No idea. I only had the old versions.
Hey,
Great video, but where are the links to the chair?
Thanks for all the time and effort you put into these vids man.
Nice Video man, my only complain is about the Battery on the OG Headset, its my daily driver since over two years now and it lasts about 16-20 hours.
Good job Techne
I own both the wireless versions. I’m taking the new nova headset back to Best Buy. The nova version does have more bass like he says but not by a lot. I like using the sidetone function on my original headset, but for some reason I can not get it to work on the new nova headset. No matter what setting I put the sidetone at it all sounds like it’s off. I’m just happy with my original head set. One more thing with the new nova headset when you power off the headset the Bluetooth function stays on. You basically have to turn off the headset twice in order to fully power off the headset.
For my workflow & gaming needs I require wireless headsets. When I was only using my headset for gaming/media consumption after work it was fine. However I have been working from home since Oct & my last headset would die halfway thru my day. Then I got the XBOX wireless headset and same issue. So for me the hotswap batteries come in clutch. Ordering the Nova wireless next week.
The Nova Pro Saga comes to an end, great work! I still believe you can't go wrong with Steelseries Arctis headsets, old or new, they are well rounded and you can wear the heck out of them all day long.
having a big head really was hurtful on the arctis tho
Great job with all of these vids! Now on to everything in the Razer line, right??? ;)
I love my 7P+’s and got Wicked Cushions ear cuffs on the way tomorrow
finaly the comparison i wanted
Don’t let the negative comments get to you man after all my research and tech reviewers your the best one out of all of them I mean that don’t stop doing what you do
I got the Nova Pro wireless yesterday coming from the Arctis Pro wireless and I think the sound quality has been far improved. The clarity coming out of the Nova Pro wireless is like something I've never heard before. they sound better than my Airpods Max imo. Really happy I upgraded.
Would you say its the best headset for gaming that you've owner so far?
Hahahahahahahaha
Are you deaf?
@@GOF313 sorry for the delayed reply. Yes, this is my favorite gaming headset I’ve owned.
@@HEAR_Instrumentals yeah.
Love the content... I would love to hear your thoughts on the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal headset as I still can't make my mind up yet... 😭
Loved my arctis 7s forever, grabbing 7+
Did you make a video of the 9x vs nova 7x? Also nice chair been shopping around for one and that's looking pretty good.
They are a bit secretive about the DAC and how they prove the audio difference. It’s very hard to find any info about the chips and the differences. They don’t advertise it. They both play HiRes audio at the same sample rate so theoretically unless the sound difference is in the chip it’s being done via the software. Thank you for the honest video very few reviewers have done compared the old and new, much appreciated.
been rocking the arctis 5 for a loooong time now, think i'm finally upgrading
For me it’s the missing features from Arctis Pro to Nova Pro. I no longer can change Bluetooth volume. Chatmix sometimes work sometimes it doesn’t. I have to restart my dac. You can’t have the OLED turn off the screen anymore only able to dim it. Idk hoping just a firmware update will fix it
So I had the Arctic Pro wired, and the housing of one of the cups broke on me, so as I was looking around, I found the Nova Pro Wireless at $250 on Best Buy. I think for the price point, they were worth it! I wish I had watched your reviews prior tho, but they still don't disappoint. I have loved them since and been more careful because of my last pair.
Same my artic pro right side just broke off, they really have bad build quality on de ogs,
I have money laying around and I’m upgrading. The new ones looks so much more cozy and more adjustable. The only Gripe I have about the old ones is the fit. New ones look much more cozy. Thanks Techne!
Be careful. Wireless has the microphone in ear cushion not flush. It might hit your ear. For me they’re uncomfortable but got them
As a warranty replacement (they upgraded me). I really hope ear cushion replacements come out. Wired ones can be changed. Wireless at the moment none exist.
@@mannyfresh7065 I’m looking at the wired model
I will keep my pro wireless and it's precessor Siberia 840, all sounds good and the 840's super build quality.
im glad i bougth the old ones today
I have the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless and to be honest, the biggest update i was looking for was some sort of material lineing instead the battery change earcup compartment. As I would say 99% of people change the battery when they hear the beep with the headset on and just to hear that clacking and thumping when you changing the battery is annoying. I do enjoy the headset but the very minor differences isnt enough to upgrade, Im happy with the Wireless Pro.
I had the old wired one it was good with one major flaw which is the plastic thing that hold the speakers broke off after few months of use 🤷🏻 I am tempted to get the new wireless one but I fear the same going to happen with it
Man, im still loving the OG AWP's design than the nova pro 🥰
I cant decide to get the nova pro because of the earcup. I need that airweave!
Use a T8 security torx to tighten the screws. Every one of my screws were loose. 1 missing
(9x)
yo, did i miss the link in the description? i think i’d like that chair!
Thanks for all the help with these videos, even though the decision is still tough when for instance the viruoso xt and the penrose have better audio sound. I had a broken pair of the wireless Astro A50 Gen 3’s. Bought the wireless Nova Pro, really wish I could handle a wired headset with my setup or I’d have bought the better set to save $100. Still pleased with my purchase and hopefully updates help make them even better.
Do you think these are the second best WIRELESS headset AFTER the Penrose though, or does another set take that spot? Prefer the better/extra features, better wireless range, etc. the wireless Nova Pro has over the Penrose.
The Virtuoso XT's sound nowhere near as good as the Nova Pro's.
@@garethg8226 Yeah I agree, it’s not even close.
I currently have the Astros A50's and have been using it for many years. I just got a ps5 and I am heavily leaning towards getting the Arctis Nova Pro Wired headset. Although I will say I think the mic sounds better on the Astros. I will also miss the voice to chat mix I can adjust right from my headset in the middle of a game. Which leads me to 2 questions I have:
1. I hear about being able to adjust the chat voice to game sound mix using the base station on the Arctis "while" on PC. Can I do the same while playing on a console (ps5)?
2. Any eq and mic sound changes I do to the Arctis using the sonar software ....will those changes carry over when I use it on console?
I loved my Arctis Pros. It was everything I wanted in a headset. Decent sound, great range and great versatility. But after 6 months of having them, both ear cups fractured where the headband connects. I tried everything I could to save them but I couldn't. Until Arctis resolves this issue, I will never own another.
Same issue, but it took like almost two years
that literally happened to me today 😭
After 3 years ut didn't happen to mine
I was literally about to press buy on the new ones after two years of the Arctis Pro GameDAC (which are still as excellent as day one) & really - I'm glad I watched this. I used to be a sucker to upgrade everything to the latest & greatest, but losing my main business to Covid has made me re-think significant purchases - I don't think the jump warrants the big spend. In the same way my RTX 2080 4000 USD laptop doesn't need upgraded to or looking at specs my oneplus8 Pro isn't enormously different to a Samsung S22 Ultra. My rule now is any upgrade I make needs to be PS4-PS5 level of upgrade.
Depending on what your cpu is, ur laptop is probably faster than a ps5 already. A ps5 gpu is equivalent to a 2070 super. Apparently.
I came to see if I would buy the nova pro, now im waiting for my audeze penrose thanks man you sold me!
How do i clain
The Arctis Pros (wireless or wired, doesn't matter) are prone to breaking on the right cup, specifically at the connection point. You see it on the forums all the time and on Reddit; I've also had three pairs, treated them like gold and within six months, each pair developed a hairline crack (that started with a loud SNAP) from the connection point to the pad. The current pair is being held together with contact cement, and even THAT is failing under the pressure and turning white. SS needs to offer a version with at LEAST partially metal cups, but they never would, because their headsets would last too long.
I never had this problem with the Siberia 650s, but those things were built to last. Only issue I ever had with those was the headset wiring disconnecting internally.
I just want to thank you for this few past videos. You really helped me to chose my next headset (i wanted to go with steelseries nova pros wirelles but i ended up choosing the Audeze Penrose).
Good headset but in interference did my head in
Yeah the sound is hard to beat if you don’t have crackling or popping but damn the battery sucks and they are not comfortable out of the box
Can I ask what made you choose Penrose?
@@drowd1383 the most important thing for me is sound. And for the comfort i will get some Wicked coushions. And i wont walk around much while using them.
@@drowd1383 same here the sound is really that good and if you mod them with the cushions and a headband cover especially if you are bald they are in a better spot comfort wise and you can charge them while you use so I just got a 10foot USB-c the drivers are very sensitive so you really have to be careful not to damage them and the they work will always have a bit of the crackling sound when there is no audio it’s just the way Planar Magnetic are
Built in Xbox compatibility is the major missing feature from the Arctis pros wireless for me personally. I've had mine since March 2018 and the mic mute button has stopped working properly so I will be upgrading to these. Thanks for the videos.
Which one did you like more?
@@littleman6969 The new ones are almost perfect my only gripe is the occasional signal drop(don't know if it's a common issue because I haven't researched it) , some people have issues with the bulge of the ncm on the ears but I haven't had that issue so far otherwise I love them.
PS Also I only use mine on PC right now but I did get the Xbox version.
I’m still rocking Siberia 800s. Had them for 6 years and still sound amazing. How much better would these be ?
What I’ve been waiting for 🙌
also the ski google heads trap was a huge exclusivity to steel series headsets until logi copied and then on the novas went a step back again
What headsets are your everyday when you play Xbox series x?? I appreciate you and you have gave me so much knowledge about headsets! I never used them until I discovered you on TH-cam and now I have 8 pair just in 2 months time! Ty very much
I think the best part of the arctis pro wireless is the fact that they have a flat sound out of the box
Came into this video with the Nova Pro Wireless in the basket to replace the much loved Arctis wireless pros.....very good review with plenty of information, plus you saved me £350.
Will wait till SteelSeries brings us a true upgrade.
That said, having a PC and PS5, the new ones would make swapping between devices more convenient.
Ooooof now it's back in the basket and imma going to have to watch more reviews.
Cheers for the content.
ive the arctis 7P for the PS5 rn and i need a seperate one for my pc so this release is perfect i guess.. but idk if i should go for the wireless or wired. i see a 150 price difference here tho
Got the upgrade because my bunny ate through my cord on my Arctis pro wired, I went with the Arctis Nova Pro Wired since the mic sounded better and you have a better frequency range almost 20,000 more on the wired vs the wireless, plus I don’t use the Bluetooth feature and my Xbox and PC both sit at my computer desk
Just upgraded to the nova wireless from thr arctis pro wired. I honestly do think the sound is better but I can only imagine what the nova wired sound like from what you are saying. I am enjoying the wireless tho even if I know the wired ones sound better, I'm content with having the arctis wired sound but on the wireless nova.
Hey Tony, my old wired pro's just broke, just checking to clarify. You consider the sound quality of the nova wireless better than the old wired version with the dac? Also, have you tried using the wireless ones wired? Is that a process that works properly and do you consider the sound to be superior to the wireless?
I love the sound quality of the wired pro + gamedac. But having the option to go wireless would be great. Don't want to sacrifice the sound quality I experienced on my old ones though.