The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is back under $300, but it's got some healthy competition

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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is back under $300, but it's got some healthy competition News By Rosalie Newcombe published 26 January 2026

This Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has returned to its Black Friday price

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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro has just dropped below that sweet $300 price mark, and that's definitely a deal that's worth your attention.

The flagship pair of cups continues to top our best gaming headset list even in 2026, thanks to its mighty sound, multi-platform compatibility, hot-swappable batteries that eliminate charging woes, and its high-quality retractable mic. If that all sounds good to you, you can grab it for $299.99 at Best Buy right this very second, saving $80 off its full price if you grab the White SKU, and $70 off if you prefer it in black.Yet, if it's a premium sound you're after, there's also the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite to consider now. The brand-new Elite headset is even pricier than the Pro Wireless's full $379.99 MSRP, coming in at $599.99 (Best Buy). However, it adds Hi-Res audio support, new mighty audio drivers, and more connectivity options into the mix. Today's saving is still the best for your bank account, even in the wake of this luxurious competition, but the more elite option is there if you can budget for it.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | $379.99 $299.99 at Best BuySave $80 - The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has returned to under $300 today, but only the White version is under that sweet price point. According to CamelCamelCamel's price checker, the headset has been bouncing between a similar deal and its full $379.99 for months now. Big savings like today's $80 aren't rare by any means, but it's always worth catching the best headset while it's $299.99 when you can - even when there are more premium options from SteelSeries on the market now.Buy it if:

✅ You play PC/PS5/Xbox✅ Your gaming setup is all in one place✅ Comfort is key✅ You want one of the best headset mics

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want the Hi-Res support of the Elite❌ You prefer the Black SKU❌ You've got a smaller budgetUK: £249.99 at Amazon

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro WIreless vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite

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It used to be a lot easier to blabber on about the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless whenever there was a discount in play, as it used to be the most premium headset I had ever tested. However, since writing up my SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite review, things have changed a little bit.

The Pro Wireless is absolutely still the option I'd recommend to most gamers, particularly to those who don't often play on PC that much. That's because while the Elite proudly markets itself as the first Hi-Res audio headset, not everyone will have access to Hi-Res audio. The PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles max out at 48k/16bit, so you'd need to be someone particularly on the lookout for one of the best PC headsets for gaming to make proper use out of the $599.99 cups. And there's that price, which is double that of the current discounted Pro Wireless at Best Buy.

Sure, you do get Hi-Res audio support, access to the incredible sound from its new 40mm Brass Surround + Carbon Fiber audio drivers, and the ability to connect to and mix the audio sources of four platforms at once for that price. Yet, most people won't have the need for all those fancy features. The Pro Wireless still sounds amazing in its own right, and you can still hook up to your PC and PS5 simultaneously (so long as they're nearby).

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The Pro Wireless doesn't just face competition from the high-end spectrum of headsets either, but there's also the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless to contend with. The mid-range alternative is also part of this week's deals and is just $119.99 at Best Buy right now, and might be the better option for you if you're not a multi-platform gamer and don't need all the fancy bells and whistles.

There's no Game Hub/Base Station that comes with the Arctis Nova 5 Wireless, nor does it have the hot-swappable battery tech. Yet, it's priced $180 lower and still sounds utterly fantastic thanks to the product family's 40mm Neodymium Magnetic audio drivers. Its form factor is not that dissimilar to the higher-end options either, with its elastic headstrap and foam cushioned cups, and it still has support with over 200+ game audio presets.

If you want a more premium option and regularly switch between gaming platforms, the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is still your best bet today. Even in the wake of more competition, the Pro Wireless is still the headset I'd recommend the most, with or without its current $80 saving.

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I've also rounded up the best Nintendo Switch headsets, the best Xbox Series X headsets, and the best PS5 headsets if the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless isn't for you.

Today's best gaming headset deals...SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless $379.99 $318.39View DealSee all pricesSteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite $599.99View DealSee all pricesSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless $109.99 $89.99View DealSee all pricesRazer BlackShark V3 Pro $249.99 $213.89View DealSee all pricesCorsair Virtuoso Max Wireless for Xbox $329.99View DealSee all pricesSony Inzone H9 II $349.99 $329.99View DealSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

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