I love SteelSeries, but the plastic piece holding the actual headphone to the headband has broken all 3 time. For the prices I've paid for them, it's certainly unfortunate... I'd understand if I've dropped them or threw them against a wall, but, neither are true. They simply seem to just fall apart over time.
same here, can confirm that. Once just took off from my head after a gaming session, and it cracked. it was half year old... Glad i had my arctis 3 in spare, still using that after many-many years. Nova series with that plastic holder just ruins it all...
Hyper X are no better either. I've lost audio in the right ear on my 3rd headset already. This time after only 10 months. Never buying "gaming" headsets again.
Yeah Same here, I love the software great range of config. Very comfortable and great audio for music, gaming, and they even work pretty well for monitoring. Sucks that they fell apart after a year or two of use. Arctis prime, never mistreated them or anything; just fell apart after a while. same spot and everything; in fact the reason I am watching this is because the broke a few days ago and I need a replacement as the earcup is just kind of dangling.
for me the base station stopped working after installing the GG software. The support was just repeating what I told them I already tried out to solve my issue. It's a garbage company with a garbage product. As plastic for 300+ bucks is scrap. Before I had Razer Barracuda. They are also all plastic. After not even 1.5 years the Razer Barracuda connection broke above the right speaker.
I wouldn't recommend SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. I tried them and after installing the SteelSeries GG software the base station stopped working. These problems are all about the internet. SteelSeries is complete garbage. Also their support is garbage. After I described them what I did to solve my problem they just send me my own list. Maybe you are lucky and all will work. But luck runs out if you want at least two years working headphones. For 300+ bucks that should be the minimum. And the ANC of the Arctics Nova Pro are not really good. I mean I compared them with the Barracuda. They are quite good at that part. Corsair Virtuoso...20 hours isn't that much. But the mic is an argument.
I have owned 2 Arctis 9x. they have the same swivel ear piece config. And both of them cracked in the same spot. Yeah they work great but they are fragile imo. No other headsets that I have owned have ever done that
I had some arctis and like a idiot sold them and bought some senheisser , they are terrible within a few months they fell to hits all leather fell off the wire broke , and now only one ear works and the other works when it wants
I’m gonna save you some time. Turtlebeach stealth pro if fps is your only focus. Steelseries Arctis nova pro if you want a mix of FPS, music, and features that make your life easier. Audeze Maxwell for audiophiles that want something that works well as a gaming headset too.
How would the Audeze Maxwell compare to headphones and a mic? A lot of what I'm reading says the headphones and separate mic are way better. My cheap Roccat el 7.1 just broke but honestly I thought the audio was fine with it, both mic and audio, but I have nothing to compare to.
@@kajekage9410I got the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Christmas. I’m returning it and going back to my Roccat Elo 7.1 because the Steel Series headset was disappointing to me, especially for the price. I’ll try again when Steel Series makes further progress on their ANC and transparency features, which were mediocre at best. There is also a lack of bass with the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, even after being EQ tuned properly.
@@SageHandlesIt maxwell is far better sound wise, but less comfortable and has some other QOL caveats that the nova pro does better. I personally don’t care for the way the nova pros sound, but they do everything else way better than the competition.
@@kajekage9410 if all you want is a wide soundstage and good imaging, then an analog audiophile headphone with a good dac would be better. That’s what most of the top streamers use. Vzr model one if you want a closed back with better passive noise cancellation, audeze mm100 of all you want is good sound. If you wanna do it cheap, then get IEMs(none I could really recommend, I’m still trying to figure out what’s good in that arena myself). Those would be my choices. You can find plenty of vids on good dac amps.
Just don't lose the dongle for the HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless... They won't sell replacements and it bricks the headset - wasted loads of cash on this - really disappointed
Don't buy the V2 i had 3 of them in the last 2 years, always to send them back because the fixation between specker and the rest of the headset breaks..... good sound quality but build like shit.
make no mistake, if you search the internet it is full of reports about the Blackshark V2 2023 that emit static noises when you use programs like Discord. I just sent them back after trying everything. PS: it's a problem that has been going on for more than a year and no one has ever said anything... what a shame.
How would the Audeze Maxwell compare to headphones and a mic? A lot of what I'm reading says the headphones and separate mic are way better. My cheap Roccat el 7.1 just broke but honestly I thought the audio was fine with it, both mic and audio, but I have nothing to compare to.
Was gonna say the same thing lmao the Audeze Maxwell is a very top tier contender and should be here in this list. Not HyperX eww tf it got bought out by HP 💀💀💀
Can someone tell me if I can use any 3.5mm jack on Arctis Nova Pro or does it need the proprietary 5pole to 4 pole 3.55 jack for the mic to work? Because I've bought on that came with 4 pole on both ends and no mic functionality with those. Wondering if my mic is Dead on arrival.
I bought the Corsair HS80 RGB about 9 months ago which is why I am researching better alternatives now. The HS80 is garbage and after getting it replaced that's exactly where it's going to go. Sad though, I have always been a die hard Corsair user but they have truly went downhill over the years.
@@robnhood3214 i had a great experience with corsair hs80 until it suddenly halfed its max on-time. I turned off all the unnecessary rgb right from the start and i cant believe it dies on me after not even a year.
@@InterventionZ5 That's what I'm talking about. Almost 70% of my rig is Corsair but past year or so they have been slacking in their materials and workmanship. My case, ram, power supply, headset and keyboard (Edit: and CPU H150i cooler - knew I forgot something) particularly are corsair. I had a Corsair Glaive RGB Mouse - didn't even last a year. Had a K70 RGB keyboard - 4 keys cracked within 3 months; had to shell out more to get double shot caps - still it lasted less than 2 years. At that price you shouldn't have to mod or upgrade things. I have the K95 now so hopefully it lasts longer. I take extreme care when it comes to my rig and will not let anyone touch it at all. Corsair just hasn't been holding up like they use to.
I really hate SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless... I have those right now* but I really regret buying them. 50 euro in ears I have is way better. Do not buy any "gaming" headsets they are bad!
► Links to the Best Gaming Headsets 2024 we listed in this video:
► 5. Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed - geni.us/5HiLMa
► 4. Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED - geni.us/TyAPxR
► 3. Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT - geni.us/sxgB
► 2. HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - geni.us/TQ1A8
► 1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless - geni.us/j1nG2
I love SteelSeries, but the plastic piece holding the actual headphone to the headband has broken all 3 time. For the prices I've paid for them, it's certainly unfortunate... I'd understand if I've dropped them or threw them against a wall, but, neither are true. They simply seem to just fall apart over time.
same here, can confirm that. Once just took off from my head after a gaming session, and it cracked. it was half year old... Glad i had my arctis 3 in spare, still using that after many-many years. Nova series with that plastic holder just ruins it all...
Hyper X are no better either. I've lost audio in the right ear on my 3rd headset already. This time after only 10 months. Never buying "gaming" headsets again.
I think everyone that has had a steelseries has faced this problem 😢
Yeah Same here, I love the software great range of config. Very comfortable and great audio for music, gaming, and they even work pretty well for monitoring. Sucks that they fell apart after a year or two of use. Arctis prime, never mistreated them or anything; just fell apart after a while. same spot and everything; in fact the reason I am watching this is because the broke a few days ago and I need a replacement as the earcup is just kind of dangling.
for me the base station stopped working after installing the GG software.
The support was just repeating what I told them I already tried out to solve my issue.
It's a garbage company with a garbage product. As plastic for 300+ bucks is scrap.
Before I had Razer Barracuda. They are also all plastic. After not even 1.5 years the Razer Barracuda connection broke above the right speaker.
I wouldn't recommend SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. I tried them and after installing the SteelSeries GG software the base station stopped working. These problems are all about the internet. SteelSeries is complete garbage. Also their support is garbage.
After I described them what I did to solve my problem they just send me my own list.
Maybe you are lucky and all will work. But luck runs out if you want at least two years working headphones. For 300+ bucks that should be the minimum.
And the ANC of the Arctics Nova Pro are not really good. I mean I compared them with the Barracuda. They are quite good at that part.
Corsair Virtuoso...20 hours isn't that much. But the mic is an argument.
I got same and that was the worst headphone experience of my life. I wanted break it in my hands, but is cost too much to do it 😅
I have owned 2 Arctis 9x. they have the same swivel ear piece config. And both of them cracked in the same spot. Yeah they work great but they are fragile imo. No other headsets that I have owned have ever done that
Yep, same problem here. Unfortunate for the price we pay. I've owned 3 SteelSeries headsets and I suffer from the same problem every time.
I had some arctis and like a idiot sold them and bought some senheisser , they are terrible within a few months they fell to hits all leather fell off the wire broke , and now only one ear works and the other works when it wants
I can confirm that. Same cracks here. Shame
Lazy creator behind this account. Waste of space
for me the Beyerdynamic tygr 300r with the new year 😎🤙🏼
The blackshark's plastic piece broke for me after less than a year of use. I took good care of it but it busted anyway.
What is whit the hyper x 3 do u think is better thenthe alpha
what do you think about logitech g535 wireless & g733
G is for Garbage.
Hai Bro I bought New V2 Hyperspeed This Is My 1st Gaming Headphone U know It’s Kind Of 🤯 And Can U Explain How to connect Pysically With IPhone
I’m gonna save you some time.
Turtlebeach stealth pro if fps is your only focus.
Steelseries Arctis nova pro if you want a mix of FPS, music, and features that make your life easier.
Audeze Maxwell for audiophiles that want something that works well as a gaming headset too.
I still dont know what to get between the nova pro or the audeze maxwell
How would the Audeze Maxwell compare to headphones and a mic? A lot of what I'm reading says the headphones and separate mic are way better. My cheap Roccat el 7.1 just broke but honestly I thought the audio was fine with it, both mic and audio, but I have nothing to compare to.
@@kajekage9410I got the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Christmas. I’m returning it and going back to my Roccat Elo 7.1 because the Steel Series headset was disappointing to me, especially for the price. I’ll try again when Steel Series makes further progress on their ANC and transparency features, which were mediocre at best. There is also a lack of bass with the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, even after being EQ tuned properly.
@@SageHandlesIt maxwell is far better sound wise, but less comfortable and has some other QOL caveats that the nova pro does better. I personally don’t care for the way the nova pros sound, but they do everything else way better than the competition.
@@kajekage9410 if all you want is a wide soundstage and good imaging, then an analog audiophile headphone with a good dac would be better. That’s what most of the top streamers use. Vzr model one if you want a closed back with better passive noise cancellation, audeze mm100 of all you want is good sound. If you wanna do it cheap, then get IEMs(none I could really recommend, I’m still trying to figure out what’s good in that arena myself). Those would be my choices. You can find plenty of vids on good dac amps.
logitechs are the best imo, they are comfy, very well built and sound good but way too expensive
Just don't lose the dongle for the HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless... They won't sell replacements and it bricks the headset - wasted loads of cash on this - really disappointed
Blacksharks are not it. The rails the cups sit on become loose over time and just slide to the maximum sizing making them very uncomfortable.
Yeah, some auto generated bullshit video.... Not even a real review.
Don't buy the V2 i had 3 of them in the last 2 years, always to send them back because the fixation between specker and the rest of the headset breaks..... good sound quality but build like shit.
Blackshark v2 pros are the way
make no mistake, if you search the internet it is full of reports about the Blackshark V2 2023 that emit static noises when you use programs like Discord. I just sent them back after trying everything.
PS: it's a problem that has been going on for more than a year and no one has ever said anything... what a shame.
going with the corsair i think
Did you end up buying the corsair's. I think I'll go for it. How's been so far?
A50x
no Audeze Maxwell? XD
How would the Audeze Maxwell compare to headphones and a mic? A lot of what I'm reading says the headphones and separate mic are way better. My cheap Roccat el 7.1 just broke but honestly I thought the audio was fine with it, both mic and audio, but I have nothing to compare to.
@@kajekage9410 just listen to mic test bro pls
there are plenty of those on youtube
Was gonna say the same thing lmao the Audeze Maxwell is a very top tier contender and should be here in this list. Not HyperX eww tf it got bought out by HP 💀💀💀
Can someone tell me if I can use any 3.5mm jack on Arctis Nova Pro or does it need the proprietary 5pole to 4 pole 3.55 jack for the mic to work? Because I've bought on that came with 4 pole on both ends and no mic functionality with those. Wondering if my mic is Dead on arrival.
Where is hyperx cloud 3
cloud 2 or alpha much better
Scuffed id rather get the corsair hs80/max
I bought the Corsair HS80 RGB about 9 months ago which is why I am researching better alternatives now. The HS80 is garbage and after getting it replaced that's exactly where it's going to go. Sad though, I have always been a die hard Corsair user but they have truly went downhill over the years.
@@robnhood3214 get the nova wireless pro
@@robnhood3214 i had a great experience with corsair hs80 until it suddenly halfed its max on-time. I turned off all the unnecessary rgb right from the start and i cant believe it dies on me after not even a year.
@@InterventionZ5 That's what I'm talking about. Almost 70% of my rig is Corsair but past year or so they have been slacking in their materials and workmanship. My case, ram, power supply, headset and keyboard (Edit: and CPU H150i cooler - knew I forgot something) particularly are corsair. I had a Corsair Glaive RGB Mouse - didn't even last a year. Had a K70 RGB keyboard - 4 keys cracked within 3 months; had to shell out more to get double shot caps - still it lasted less than 2 years. At that price you shouldn't have to mod or upgrade things. I have the K95 now so hopefully it lasts longer. I take extreme care when it comes to my rig and will not let anyone touch it at all. Corsair just hasn't been holding up like they use to.
@@robnhood3214get virtuosos worth the money
everyone who pay 300 bucks for "gaming Headset" is lost in my opinion.
people literally pay $60,000 for cars that instantly lose all their value.
I really hate SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless... I have those right now* but I really regret buying them. 50 euro in ears I have is way better. Do not buy any "gaming" headsets they are bad!
Audeze Maxwell is bhetter