The upgraded SteelSeries gaming headset is $80 off

In the world A high-end gaming headset, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (8/10, WIRED) boasts an impressive feature set and excellent sound. Right now, you can get the wireless model for just $300 from Amazon, which is $80 off the regular price. This may seem like a lot for a gaming headset, but they offer a lot for the price.

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Steel Series

Arctis Nova Pro Wired/Wireless Headphone

This premium gaming headset is a great choice for everyday gamers who want excellent sound quality and comfort. They have large drivers that produce in-game sounds, and an excellent microphone with noise cancellation, so your friends won’t even know you have a dog. It’s extremely comfortable, with SteelSeries’ signature ski goggle strap to take pressure off your head.

Although it’s designed for gaming, it also sounds great when listening to music or watching movies. They have a great, powerful sound profile and spatial audio support for a more immersive experience. If you’re using a PC, SteelSeries GG gives you plenty of options for equalizing sound across multiple sources, and you can even set individual EQ profiles for different applications.

By including a USB DAC for wireless connectivity, the Arctis Nova Pro can achieve some unique and compelling features not found in other headphones. The range is impressive, thanks to having more room for antenna and power than you’d find in a smaller USB dongle. You can adjust the volume and sound mix from the large knob on the front, and it has multiple audio inputs for switching between controllers.

Best of all, the hub can charge the headphones’ spare battery, giving you endless playtime as long as you’re sitting at the computer. When you’ve been out for 25 hours or so on a single charge, simply swap out the battery and the headphone will reconnect and pick up where you left off. It’s the perfect feature for anyone with battery concerns, but don’t worry, you can also charge the headphone directly via USB-C.

At $300, these aren’t cheap, and there are better gaming headsets for single console or casual gamers, as well as a more expensive model, but I think these are a great compromise for anyone with a budget and a Steam backlog.