TechRadar Verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Wireless delivers incredible audio for the price.
Combine that with exceptional comfort, and an aesthetically pleasing gamer-esque look and its almost a surefire pick.
Sadly, its let down by an average microphone and limited connectivity.
This thing absolutely slaps when it comes to driving that audio.
Is it going to blow a $300 audiophile grade headset out of the water?
Overall headset design is great too.
From the geometry, to the materials and the branding, and of course the now iconic ski-goggle headband.
Thats no bad thing.
The microphone is underwhelming.
Its a retractable bi-directional noise canceling affair, sure.
And it captures audio fine.
Additionally, connectivity is just okay.
Is this one of thebest gaming headsetsaround though?
Thats going to entirely depend on your preferences.
For audio, its absolutely next-level, and that alone really does elevate the headset to new heights.
That makes it an absolute steal if youre after a wireless gaming headset with stellar battery life.
Overall headset comfort is top-tier, although admittedly it is better suited to those with smaller ears.
The microphone is a retractable bidirectional noise-canceling affair.
Although more on that in a moment.
Button layout is pretty standard too.
SteelSeries do include a USB extension cable as standard though, so you could eliminate that problem.
Beyond impressive given the price.
Not quite as muffled or muted as some of the other wireless headsets available around this price point.
Then we get to the microphone, and oh boy.
Some that even come close to sounding like fully dedicated XLR setups.
Ultimately, the Arctis Nova 4 Wireless, for the price, is a solid pick.
Ive seen it as low as $80 during peak sales periods throughout the year.
When it hits that kind of pricing it really does elevate it into some serious top-tier territory.
Should I buy the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Wireless?
If youre after something with Bluetooth connectivity as well, youre going to be sorely out of luck.
Also consider… For more information, check out our fullCorsair HS80 RGB Wireless review
Logitech Pro X 2 LightspeedExpensive?
Incredible audio with super awesome DTS backing and ridiculously comfortable?
The Pro X2 Lightspeed is the absolute pinnacle of wireless gaming headsets right now and well worth considering.
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First reviewed August 2024.
