Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White
Gaming · 2022 · White
Bose QuietComfort Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra lands at 93 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White at 90. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…
- ✓Best comfort in class
- ✓Excellent ANC
- ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Bose QuietComfort UltraTuning, detail, and staging
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on sound (92 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort UltraANC strength for commute and travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 70).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort UltraLong-session wearability
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 88).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic WhiteSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White more score per dollar ($349 vs $429).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 35 mm dynamic | — |
| Battery | 24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on) | — |
| Weight | 253 g | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Type | — | Gaming headset |
| Variant | — | White |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- +Best comfort in class
- +Excellent ANC
- +Immersive Audio spatial feature
- −Bose app fiddly
- −No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
- −No LDAC support
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +
At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic 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, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.