SteelSeries' new Arctis Nova Omni headset has finally displaced the Nova Pro Wireless as my favorite model from the brand
Omni-connections, Omni-audio, Omni-upgrades
by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/rob-dwiar · TechRadarNews By Rob Dwiar published 5 May 2026
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- The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is the latest wireless gaming headset from SteelSeries
- It offers excellent connectivity and flexibility while retaining the Nova line's core audio quality and features
- The headset launches in three colorways on May 5, 2026 for $399.99 / £349.99 / AU$399.99
One of my favorite gaming brands, SteelSeries, has announced another gaming headset that looks like it might just replace my top pick of the last five or so years.
The new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni sits between the excellent Nova Pro Wireless and the also fantastic (but very expensive) Arctis Nova Elite. It's, on paper, a pretty challenging position, as I love both of those headsets dearly and am always recommending them where I can.
But after looking a bit closer at the Omni's specs, it's clear what the headset brings to the table — and that's been demonstrated in my early testing too. In short, from my first couple of weeks with it, the Omni very much feels like a 2026-ified and revamped Nova Pro Wireless.
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The audio is of that same excellent SteelSeries level of quality, which means everything from games to music is a joy, while the design is robust, comfortable, and slick-looking. On top of that there's excellent battery life, app integration, and EQ customization options, which make for a heck of a headset when using it as a daily driver.
What are the actual improvements compared to the older model, though?
Well, to begin with, on the outside, it does very much look like almost any of its Arctis Nova brethren in its build, aesthetic, and finish. The new midnight blue colorway is a chic look that I very much like though.
Elsewhere on the headset, there have been improvements made to the microphones compared to the Nova Pro Wireless — the Omni has a new omnidirectional Clear Cast Pro mic — as well as smaller enhancements like new textures to the volume wheel, ear cushions, and fabric that — along with other physical design features like a new finish on the DAC unit wheel — feel a little more premium.
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