If you game on a PC and a PlayStation and also juggle phone calls and voice chat, you usually end up with one headset per device. That is the problem the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni tries to solve. It is a wireless gaming headset that connects to several sources and mixes their audio at the same time, with two swappable batteries and a base station that has an OLED screen.
The Omni replaces the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, and GamesRadar now ranks it as its top gaming headset. On Amazon.ae it carries a 4.3 rating from about 127 reviews. This review is built from SteelSeries’ published specs, the Amazon.ae listing and independent reviews, including BGR and Notebookcheck. We did not run our own measurements, and where something is one reviewer’s opinion we say so. If you are building a setup, also read our Razer Viper V4 Pro review, and if you play on console, our PlayStation 5 Pro review.
Sound, design and comfort
The headset uses 40mm neodymium drivers with a 10Hz to 40kHz range, according to SteelSeries, and it is Hi-Res Wireless certified at 96kHz/24-bit over both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth. BGR called the sound balanced and free of distortion at sensible volumes. There is a catch, though. The same reviewer could not hear a difference between 48kHz/16-bit and 96kHz/24-bit, and Notebookcheck says the certification matters little for gaming because few games ship Hi-Res audio. It also found the default EQ a bit flat.
It weighs 339 grams. The leatherette cushions are soft and deep enough that your ear does not touch the driver, and clamping pressure stays comfortable with glasses, but Notebookcheck noted the cushions do not fully go around the ear. BGR thinks it looks plasticky and utilitarian rather than premium, and that the faux leather can make your ears sweat in warm weather, which is worth knowing for a UAE summer.
Connectivity, OmniPlay and the GameHub
This is why the headset exists. It connects over 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, and SteelSeries says it can link up to five devices and mix four sources at once. The base station has an OLED screen and a command wheel to set the level of each source. BGR reports that it mixes three USB inputs, a line-in and Bluetooth, so you can hear your PC game, your phone and a console’s chat together and turn down whatever you do not need.
Listed compatibility is broad: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Mac, Switch, Switch 2, Android, iPhone and Meta Quest, according to Notebookcheck, which did not test Xbox or Switch 2 itself. Two cautions. Xbox needs a dedicated USB-C input because of its authentication chip, per BGR, and the 2.4GHz links need your devices in the same room, which Notebookcheck says is not always possible.
Battery, microphone and noise cancelling
SteelSeries claims up to 60 hours with both batteries. BGR estimated about two-thirds of that with mixing and Bluetooth on, and roughly 19 hours from one battery with noise cancelling on. The useful part is the second battery charging in the base while you play, so at home runtime is effectively unlimited. The downside is that swapping batteries drops the connection for a moment because there is no backup cell, according to Notebookcheck.
The ClearCast Pro microphone is omnidirectional with AI noise rejection, and it retracts into the housing and mutes itself when stowed. BGR rated the voice quality excellent and found it held up in a busy cafe, though wind can get through. Active noise cancelling works well on steady noise such as fans and hardware, but it does not block human voices, BGR says.
Software and the downsides to know
Software is the weak spot. The Sonar suite is powerful but can overwhelm casual users, and it has to be running to use the full mixer. The SteelSeries GG desktop app is a large download of about 403MB and is needed for firmware updates, per BGR. The box has no 3.5mm cable and no spare ear cushions, according to Notebookcheck, and the power button does not fully switch the headset off while Bluetooth is on.
Quick comparison: Omni vs Nova Pro Wireless
| Feature | Arctis Nova Pro Omni | Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Place in the range | Newest, successor to the Pro Wireless | Previous generation |
| Mixes several sources at once | Yes (OmniPlay) | No |
| Hi-Res 96kHz/24-bit audio | Yes | No |
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| Two swappable batteries | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Players on several devices who want to blend audio | Players who want the sound and battery for less and use one or two devices |
The pattern is simple: according to BGR the older Pro Wireless keeps the sound quality and battery life but drops the mixing, the app and Hi-Res, which are the Omni’s new selling points.
Price and value in the UAE
The current price shows live in the product card below, pulled from Amazon.ae, so we are not printing a number that will go stale. It sits at the top end of wireless gaming headsets. BGR argues the price is fair if audio mixing is the feature you have been waiting for, but harder to justify for a single-PC player who can mix on the desktop. The older Nova Pro Wireless is also listed on Amazon.ae at a lower price.
Remember you need several USB sources to get the real benefit of the mixer. If you play on one device, a cheaper headset can give you nearly the same experience.
Pros and cons
- Mixes up to four sources with a command wheel and OLED screen on the base
- Two swappable batteries, one charging in the base
- Clear microphone with AI noise rejection
- Good noise cancelling on steady background noise
- Broad support for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and phones
- Expensive and hard to justify for one-device players
- Sonar is complex and the desktop app is a large download
- Plasticky look, and the faux leather can make ears sweat
- Swapping a battery drops the connection and there is no 3.5mm cable in the box
- Hi-Res certification matters little because few games support it
Frequently asked questions
Does the Arctis Nova Pro Omni work with PS5 and Xbox?
Yes, according to the listed compatibility: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series and PC. Xbox needs a dedicated USB-C input on the base, per BGR.
Is it worth the jump from the Nova Pro Wireless?
If you want multi-source mixing, the phone app and Hi-Res audio, yes. If you use one device, the older model is usually enough.
How long does the battery last?
SteelSeries claims about 60 hours with both batteries, and BGR estimated about two-thirds of that with mixing and Bluetooth on. You can swap batteries from the base.
Does it have active noise cancelling?
Yes. It works well on fans and steady noise but does not block human voices, according to BGR.
Is it comfortable in the UAE heat?
The faux leather cushions can make ears sweat in warm weather, per BGR, so it suits an air-conditioned room best.
Is the microphone good for voice chat?
Yes. Reviews describe it as clear with good noise rejection, although wind can get through outdoors.
Verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni suits anyone who plays on more than one platform and wants a wireless gaming headset that blends their devices and stays ready thanks to two batteries. If you play on a single device or dislike complicated software, a simpler and cheaper headset fits better. Either way, check the live price and the latest ratings before you buy.
Check the current price on Amazon.ae
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