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Bose QuietComfort Headphones — Over-ear · 2023
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Over-ear · 2023

90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Bose QuietComfort Headphones wins by 2
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) — Gaming · 2022 · White
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

Gaming · 2022 · White

88
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Headphones takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Headphones lands at 90 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (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 (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

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on sound (90 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on anc (88 vs 70).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads on comfort (89 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 $349).

Bose QuietComfort Headphones 90
vs
88 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)
88
anc 70
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 86
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Headphones versus SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Headphones SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)
Type
Over-ear
Gaming headset
Release year
2023
2022
Variant
—
White

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

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: Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White)

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Headphones or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (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 (White) worth the price? +

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

Does Bose QuietComfort Headphones 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, Bose QuietComfort Headphones or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (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 (White)? +

Bose QuietComfort Headphones — leads on anc (88 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.