SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
Critics score the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds 89 and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 90 out of 100, from 7 and 5 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds higher, 1 scored the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2 points ahead.
Image: SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
Praised for: sound quality (5 of 7), comfort (5 of 7), battery life (3 of 7)
Criticised for: call quality (3 of 7)
The catch: The microphone is only average, and dedicated headsets suit gaming better.
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Image: SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
Praised for: sound quality (4 of 5), connectivity (2 of 5)
Criticised for: price (3 of 5)
The catch: It is pricey, and single-platform players do not need it.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Central | 80 | 100 | -20 |
| TechRadar | 90 | 90 | same |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 90 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| WIRED | 90 | 80 | +10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds minus the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds or the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni?
Critics rate the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni higher: 90 against 89. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds higher, 1 scored the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni?
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 95. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 100.