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