So you've been eyeing the shiny new Arctis Nova Elite. We don't blame you. The critics love it, and so do we. While you're debating whether it's worth the price, let's put it to the test against one of our flagship headsets, the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, which is absolutely one of our top-sellers.
Arctis Nova Elite absolutely takes the gaming audio to the next level; in reality, there is no wrong choice. We'll start by comparing some of the similarities, then branch out to explain what's unique to each headset.
Do note though, that even though some of the features are shared, Arctis Nova Elite does upgrade some of them, such as the microphone or battery life.
Arctis Nova Elite vs. Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Comparison
Similarities
Before diving into the distinctions, it's important to note the world-class features both of these headsets share, making them miles ahead of the competition:
Infinite Power System: Both headsets include the revolutionary hot-swappable dual battery system, ensuring you never have to plug in to charge. One battery charges in the Base Station while the other powers your headset, offering truly endless playtime. The batteries last longer on Nova Elite (about 30 hours compared to about 22 hours per battery).
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Both models feature Active Noise Cancellation with Transparency Mode, allowing you to tune out distractions or tune back into the real world with ease. The ANC has been improved on Arctis Nova Elite.
Dual Wireless: Simultaneously connect via low-latency 2.4GHz for gaming and Bluetooth for mobile, calls, or music—all at once.
AI Noise-Cancelling Mic: The retractable ClearCast Gen 2 microphone uses AI-powered software (Sonar on PC) to silence background noise, ensuring your voice is crisp and clear. However, the Arctis Nova Elite features on-board AI noise rejection no matter what platform you're on.