SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 vs Arctis Nova Pro Omni
Two wireless SteelSeries headsets that both mix a 2.4 GHz link with Bluetooth. The Nova 7 Gen 2 is the long-battery all-rounder for PC, PlayStation and Switch; the Nova Pro Omni is the flagship, with noise cancelling, two hot-swap batteries and a GameHub that takes several systems at once.
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Spec by spec
| Spec | SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2$184.62Setuplify score: 8.6/10Check price(Affiliate link) | SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni$359.99Setuplify score: 8.9/10Check price(Affiliate link) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Gaming headset |
| Connection | Wireless | Wireless |
| Microphone | Built-in | Built-in |
| Noise cancelling | Not listed | Yes |
| Virtual surround | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 325 g(Best in this row) | 339 g |
| Battery life | 54 h(Best in this row) | 30 h |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile | PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile |
| Price | $184.62(Best in this row) | $359.99 |
| Setuplify score | Setuplify score: 8.6/10 | Setuplify score: 8.9/10(Best in this row) |
| Value score | Value score: 7.8/10(Best in this row) | Value score: 6.8/10 |
Highlighted values are the best of the row. Prices are for United States.
Where each one wins
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
Best value
Wireless gaming across PC, console and phone
- Wins on
- Weight, Battery life, Price, Value score
- Falls behind on
- Setuplify score
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
Our pick overall
Multi-platform gaming desks with a PC and consoles
- Wins on
- Setuplify score
- Falls behind on
- Weight, Battery life, Price, Value score
Who should buy which
Pick the Nova 7 Gen 2 if you play on a PC, a PlayStation or a Switch and want up to 54 hours of battery in a slightly lighter headset, for a much lower price. Pick the Nova Pro Omni if one desk hosts a PC and consoles, Xbox included, if you want real noise cancelling in a shared room, or if you never want to wait for a charge: the spare battery charges in the hub while you play. Xbox players should note that the Nova 7 Gen 2 does not support Xbox at all.
Also worth a look
Other headsets & headphones we rate that sit close to these two.
Bose Headset
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
- Headphones
- Wired + wireless
$449Setuplify score: 8.9/10
Questions people ask
Does the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 work with Xbox?
No, this version supports PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. SteelSeries sells a separate 7X version for Xbox. The Arctis Nova Pro Omni supports Xbox through its GameHub.