The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are good gaming headphones. They combine the connectivity options of the SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless 2017 and the SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC by including a wireless transmitter that doubles as a battery charging station, and they even throw in Bluetooth support for good measure. This results in highly versatile wireless gaming headphones that can mix audio from a console and a mobile device at the same time. On the downside, there have been many user reports of their units' hinges breaking over a short amount of time, and you can read more in our build quality section.
Our Verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are decent for sports, though they're not designed for this purpose at all. They're bulky but have breathable padding on their ear cups. You can also use them wirelessly with mobile devices, and they're decently stable thanks to their tight yet comfortable fit. However, they won't be the most practical for physical activities since you can get quite warm exercising with them on, and they're prone to slipping off. They also have a mediocre build quality, and their hinges may break over time.
- Comfortable design.
- Poor noise isolation.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are passable for commuting. You can pair them to your mobile devices via Bluetooth or use them passively with the provided audio cable. Although they don't mitigate background noise very well, the microphone is retractable, and they're quite comfortable, so they're an alright option for commuting if you don't mind the over-ear design.
- Comfortable design.
- Poor noise isolation.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are alright for office use. The SteelSeries Engine provides you with a good amount of customization options, and they're comfortable enough to wear for long hours. Their microphone is great for taking calls and you can use them wirelessly by plugging the wireless transmitter into your work computer as well as by pairing them to your mobile Bluetooth device. They won't block much office chatter, but they also don't leak as much as other gaming headsets. Their battery life can also last a whole workday.
- Impressive battery system.
- Wireless via USB transmitter and Bluetooth.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Bass and treble delivery varies significantly across users.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are very good for wireless gaming. They can be used with a console and mobile device at the same time, have an excellent mic that filters a lot of noise, and are comfortable. They also have low wireless latency via their wireless transmitter base. Like most gaming headphones, they have poor noise isolation, but it won't be a problem if you game in a quiet room. That said, they have a unique and convenient battery charging system and are likely to keep up with even the most prolonged gaming sessions.
Great microphone performance.
- Impressive battery system.
- No button to adjust microphone volume.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are good for wired gaming. They're comfortable for long gaming sessions, and their boom microphone captures voices clearly, even in more demanding environments. Their wireless transmitter is also nice for tweaking your audio on the fly. Unfortunately, they lack an adjustable mic level control. They also have poor noise isolation, but they'll be more than adequate if you're gaming at home.
Great microphone performance.
- Wireless via USB transmitter and Bluetooth.
- No button to adjust microphone volume.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are good for audio reproduction accuracy. Their frequency response mostly follows their warm sound profile, with the exception of the treble range, where some deviations mean sibilants are rendered inconsistently. However, the abundance of bass can eclipse other frequency ranges, making for a one-note listening experience. Still, you can always adjust the sound in the companion app to counteract this somewhat. Despite their closed-back design, these headphones are also capable of providing some perception of space in your audio, which makes for a more immersive gaming experience. Their drivers also don't produce harmonic distortion that you'll notice.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless have a poor noise isolation performance. They don't have an ANC system and the passive isolation provided by their closed-back design means there's very little attenuation of bass and mid-range frequencies. While they can tamp down on some higher-frequency sounds, like whirring PC fans, you'll be at the mercy of sounds like distant traffic and background conversations.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless have a great microphone performance. The boom mic is capable of rendering your voice with plenty of detail and nuance to the rest of your party and it even does an impressive job of separating your voice from its backdrop.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless have poor frequency response consistency. The large earcups and limited range of adjustability can result in some inconsistencies in bass-range delivery, due to the challenge of getting a solid seal. This is particularly evident for those who wear glasses, as their arms can disrupt the seal and bring about a drop-off in bass reproduction. However, those with long hair or larger heads can also be impacted, so it's important to take the time to adjust the fit as much as you can.
Performance Usages
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Updated Mar 12, 2026:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.1, which removes the Group Delay test, and rebalances scoring for the Harmonic Distortion test and Audio Reproduction Accuracy performance usage. For more details, consult our full changelog.
- Updated Mar 12, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.1, which removes the Group Delay test, and rebalances scoring for the Harmonic Distortion test and Audio Reproduction Accuracy performance usage. For more details, consult our full changelog.
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Updated Jan 12, 2026:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.0, which adds the following tests: Stereo Mismatch, Group Delay, Cumulative Spectral Decay, PRTF, Harmonic Distortion, and Electrical Aspects. We've added new performance usages and updated the text throughout the Sound tests and side-by-sides.
- Updated Dec 15, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1, which features minor updates to our sound tests.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless come in a 'Black' and 'White' variant.
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The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless combine the wireless support of the SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless 2017 with the customizability of the SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC, making them jam-packed with features. What really sets them apart from other gaming headphones, however, is their swappable dual-battery charging system. They also have Bluetooth support so you can channel mix your gaming audio with team chat from your mobile device.
If you're still looking for gaming headphones, check out our recommendations for the best PS4 gaming headsets or the best PS5 gaming headsets.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless have an edge over the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. The Arctis Nova Pro deliver audio more consistently and have ANC to help block out an alright amount of background noise. Their total battery life is longer, and you can even get these headphones in an Xbox or PlayStation variant, which offers different compatibility with either console. However, the original Arctis Pro's mic offers better overall performance in both noise handling and recording quality.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are more versatile gaming headphones than the Astro A50 Gen 4, as you can use them wired or wirelessly. Although the SteelSeries are prone to more inconsistencies in their audio delivery, their sound can be tweaked on the fly, thanks to the EQ on their wireless transmitter. You can use their dock to store an extra physical battery while another is in your headphones, so you shouldn't have to worry about running out of power. They support Bluetooth, which is nice if you like to stream audio from your phone while gaming. However, the Astro have a edge when it comes to wireless gaming thanks to their lower wireless latency via their base station, more comfortable fit, and slightly better boom mic performance.
If versatility is important to you, then the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless have the edge over the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. The Arctis Pro are wireless headphones that you can use wired. They support Bluetooth, which means you can use them more casually. They're also better built and their microphone performance is a bit better. However, the Arctis Nova Pro offer a bit more customizability, thanks to their companion software.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are more versatile gaming headphones than the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless. You can use the SteelSeries wired or wirelessly, and their microphone offers better overall performance. They also support Bluetooth, which is good if you want to receive audio from your smartphone while connected to your PC. Their wireless transmitter base has a few different inputs too. However, the HyperX are more comfortable, and their continuous battery life is significantly longer. Some users have reported that using the companion app's features adds high latency though.
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