Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White
Over-ear · 2023
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White lands at 90 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) 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 Headphones · Arctic WhiteTuning, detail, and staging
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White leads on sound (90 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic WhiteANC strength for commute and travel
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White leads on anc (88 vs 70).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic WhiteLong-session wearability
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White leads on comfort (89 vs 86).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($249 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Gaming headset |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
- +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 Headphones · Arctic White vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) 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 Headphones · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Arctic White — leads on anc (88 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.