Is the Omni worth the extra over the Nova Pro?

Yes if you need four-source mixing, LC3+ or Xbox and Switch support. If you only use PC or PlayStation, the base Nova Pro delivers the same drivers and hot-swap batteries for less.

Which has better noise cancellation?

The Omni. It adds hybrid ANC rated to block up to 40% more background noise than competitors, plus AI noise rejection on the mic. The Nova Pro lists active noise cancellation without those figures.

Do both have unlimited battery life?

Effectively yes. Both ship with two hot-swap batteries and 15-minute fast charging, so you swap instead of waiting. The Omni rates each battery at 30 hours.

Which is better for Xbox?

The Omni, which lists Xbox among supported platforms. The Nova Pro's compatibility list names only PC and PlayStation.

The Omni is 339 g. SteelSeries does not list a weight for the Nova Pro, so try both if weight matters to you.

Can I use either wired?

The Omni lists wired and wireless connections. The Nova Pro lists USB connections and wireless, so both can run tethered.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Buy the Arctis Nova Pro Omni if you want one headset for PC, console and phone with four-source mixing and a newer LC3+ link. Buy the original Arctis Nova Pro if you mostly play on PC or PlayStation and want the same acoustic platform for less. The Omni's lowest recent price was $319.99 on November 4, down from $399.99 on October 28; no current price was given for the Nova Pro, so compare it at checkout.

Today the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro costs $120.00 less at its best price.

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