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Audeze LCD-5 — Planar magnetic
Audeze

Audeze LCD-5

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $4,500
VS
Audeze LCD-5 wins by 8
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) — Gaming · 2022 · White
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

Gaming · 2022 · White

88
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Audeze LCD-5 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Audeze LCD-5 lands at 96 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) at 88. That puts Audeze LCD-5 ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Audeze LCD-5 if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Audeze LCD-5

Tuning, detail, and staging

Audeze LCD-5 leads on sound (96 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

ANC strength for commute and travel

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

Audeze LCD-5

Long-session wearability

Audeze LCD-5 leads on comfort (88 vs 86).

Value for money

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) more score per dollar ($249 vs $4,500).

Audeze LCD-5 96
vs
88 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

Score breakdown

Audeze LCD-5
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)
88
anc 70
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 86
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Audeze LCD-5 versus SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) — full spec comparison
Spec Audeze LCD-5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)
Type
Planar magnetic
Gaming headset
Variant
—
White
Release year
—
2022

Audeze LCD-5

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: Audeze LCD-5 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

Which is better, Audeze LCD-5 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)? +

Audeze LCD-5 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Audeze LCD-5 worth the price? +

At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) worth the price? +

At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does Audeze LCD-5 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Audeze LCD-5 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)? +

Audeze LCD-5 — leads on sound (96 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Audeze LCD-5 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)? +

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.