The best gaming headset ever made just got its first discount – but you should buy this one instead
SteelSeries with many options for us this Prime Day
When I reviewed the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Elite last year, I named it the best gaming headset I've ever used, but still couldn't give it the pure five-star verdict you'd assume would come with that. The big issue? Its absolutely massive price, which hasn't really come down at all since release – until now.
For the first time, Amazon Prime Day has brought in a tasty discount on the Nova Elite, slashing £50 off its asking price to make it a bit more palatable. That said, it's still a chunky amount of money for a headset, and the fact remains that there's another SteelSeries deal on an older headset that I think is the better pick right now.
Check both those deals out below, and keep reading to see why I think the second is the smarter option.
For many of us, the difference between spending £549 and £199 will be quite enough to make this an open-and-shut case, but if you need some persuasion, here's my pitch. I used the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless as my daily headset for years, from the moment it released until the day I got my hands on the Nova Elite.
Would I go back? Not willingly – the Nova Elite is basically perfect from my point of view, outside of that price. However, did I notice a gigantic upgrade when I moved to the more expensive headset? Not immediately, and only when paying careful attention.
My point is this – the Nova Pro Wireless is still a stunning headset, and represents a massive upgrade over many others you might have used. It was the standard to beat for years, and while it's now been superseded by the Nova Elite and Nova Pro Omni, at this price, it's still hard to ignore.
So, if you've been saving for the Nova Elite, then this is definitely a good time to buy it, with its first proper discount. If you just want a great headset at a great price, though, jump on the Nova Pro Wireless while this discount lasts.
