Gaming Headsets
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
8.4/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$399.99at Amazon
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 (Base)
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
36 hBelow average36 h
8 h90 h
below average for gaming headsets — based on 85 of 150 we've cataloged.
Connection Type
2.4ghzWired-3.5mm34%Bluetooth26%2.4GHZ25%Wired-usb-c11%
2.4GHZ appears on 25% of the 205 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 150).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 36 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 15 min
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- 2.4ghz
- Dongle Connector
- USB-C
- Headphone Jack
- No
- Platform Compatibility
- PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
- Wireless Protocol
- 2.4GHz dongle
Design
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
- Color Options
- Black
- Ear Pad Inner Dimensions
- 60×48 mm
- Weight
- 264 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
Microphone
- Polar Pattern
- Bidirectional
- Frequency Response
- 100-6500 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 6500 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 100 Hz
- Microphone
- Yes
- Is Retractable
- Yes
Sound
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Frequency Response
- 20-22000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 22000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 (Base) Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -11.0 |
| 25 | -7.9 |
| 32 | -6.6 |
| 40 | -5.2 |
| 50 | -4.9 |
| 63 | -4.8 |
| 80 | -3.7 |
| 100 | -2.4 |
| 125 | -1.8 |
| 160 | -1.1 |
| 200 | -0.5 |
| 250 | -0.2 |
| 315 | -1.0 |
| 400 | -1.7 |
| 500 | -0.6 |
| 630 | -0.4 |
| 800 | 1.0 |
| 1000 | 1.6 |
| 1250 | 2.0 |
| 1600 | 3.9 |
| 2000 | 5.8 |
| 2500 | 6.9 |
| 3150 | 8.0 |
| 4000 | 3.9 |
| 5000 | -3.1 |
| 6300 | 6.9 |
| 8000 | 8.0 |
| 10000 | 7.4 |
| 12500 | -4.1 |
| 16000 | -7.8 |
| 20000 | -30.2 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 (Base) Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -1.5 |
| 26 | 0.7 |
| 33 | -0.4 |
| 41 | -0.2 |
| 52 | -0.3 |
| 65 | -1.0 |
| 82 | -1.5 |
| 103 | -1.3 |
| 130 | -1.9 |
| 163 | -2.1 |
| 205 | -2.5 |
| 259 | -2.9 |
| 325 | -0.9 |
| 410 | -1.9 |
| 516 | -0.6 |
| 613 | 0.2 |
| 772 | 4.4 |
| 972 | 7.9 |
| 1220 | 11.9 |
| 1540 | 13.3 |
| 1940 | 14.1 |
| 2440 | 25.4 |
| 3070 | 26.9 |
| 3870 | 23.0 |
| 4870 | 32.6 |
| 6130 | 29.0 |
| 7720 | 29.3 |
| 9720 | 35.8 |
| 12200 | 34.0 |
| 15400 | 29.1 |
| 19400 | 35.7 |
SoundGuys review
Isolation3.4
Battery life9.8
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity7.5
Design7.9
Portability7.0
The verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 works great when it comes to wireless performance, and it's fairly easy to recommend if it's in your budget. However, it lacks support for Bluetooth, and has some shortcomings when it comes to sound quality.
✓Liked: Great wireless performance, Comfort, Battery life
✕Could be better: No Bluetooth, Default frequency response
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