STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset at 6.1/10.

The STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset leads on microphone and noise cancelling and value.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless leads on sound and connectivity and battery.

They score the same on comfort.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless scores 9/10 to the STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset's 5/10.

STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The STEALTH PANTHER is for gamers who want one wired headset across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC and mobile. It suits people who value a proper boom mic with mute and volume controls and a comfortable fit for long sessions. It is not for anyone who wants wireless freedom or active noise cancelling.

Typically about £24.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

7.0/10verdict: buy

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless suits people who game across more than one system and want strong sound with wireless and Bluetooth connected together. Hot-swappable batteries and dual connections are its clearest strengths, based on both specifications and owner reports. It is less convincing for buyers who want strong noise cancelling or who are sensitive to the price.

Typically about £199.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Sound	25%	6/10	8/10
Microphone	20%	7/10	6/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	5/10	9/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	4/10
Overall		6.1/10	7.0/10

Specifications

Spec	STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connection	Wired, 3.5mm jack	Simultaneous 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, 12 m wireless range, USB-C charging
Noise cancelling	not listed	Active noise cancellation with transparency mode
Microphone	Flexible boom mic with pop filter, integrated volume control and mic mute	Retractable boom mic with ClearCast Gen 2
Battery life	Not applicable to wired models; LED variant is rechargeable via included USB-C cable, no battery life published	Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours per battery
Weight	0.06 kg (2.11 oz) for the Lavender variant	338 g (Reviewed); 339 g per The Loadout
Works with	PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series S, Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC and mobile devices	PC, PlayStation 5 and 4, Switch, Mac, mobile via Bluetooth; ROG Ally and Steam Deck over USB

Strengths and weaknesses

STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset

+ Boom mic with pop filter, volume control and mute
+ Owners report comfort in long sessions
+ Lists PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC and mobile
− Wired 3.5mm only, no Bluetooth
− No active noise cancelling
− Battery life unpublished for the LED variant

Skip it if:

Buyers who want Bluetooth or any wireless connection
Anyone who needs active noise cancelling
Players who need a published battery life for the LED variant

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

+ Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours each
+ Sound praised by reviewers and owners
+ 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connected at once
− ANC struggles with low-pitched rumble
− Only one Bluetooth device paired at a time
− Owners report buggy software and a high price

Skip it if:

Buyers who want strong noise cancelling, especially against low-pitched rumble
Anyone who needs several Bluetooth devices paired at once
Buyers on a tight budget who are sensitive to price

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