The Arctis Pro is a very high-end gaming headset and as such, it boasts features you don't see in other gaming headsets. These include a separate, external control hub with OLED display, simultaneous Bluetooth and 2.4GHz WiFi pairing, and its signature perk: the hot-swappable battery system. SteelSeries includes two batteries: one that's in use in your headset and the other that's charging in the base station. This way, you get wireless freedom with no waiting to recharge.
Audio quality is also excellent thanks to big 40mm speaker drivers that deliver plenty of volume with little distortion and plenty of EQ presets via the Steelseries GG app, as well as the option to create your own. The ClearCast boom microphone features background noise cancelation and can be retracted when not in use. The Arctis Pro features as good a build quality as you'll find in a SteelSeries headset. It's mostly made of a combination of steel and aluminum alloy, and the headband has a durable steel core while still being elastic for adjustability.
The ear cushions are made of a breathable AirWeave performance fabric that's found on the Actis Nova 7 headsets. I actually prefer these to the earcups on the newer Arctis Nova Pro headset. The Arctis Nova Pro features noise canceling, but the unfortunate side effect is that it uses a less breathable faux leather material to create a tighter seal on the ears. That also your ears get sweatier during long gaming sessions.
Check our our SteelSeries Arctis Pro review for our hands-on impressions of this headset.
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