Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 lands at 93 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) at 90. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 if…
- ✓Deepest ANC on the market
- ✓Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
- ✓Bose Immersive Audio
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (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
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2ANC strength for commute and travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on anc (100 vs 70).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2Long-session wearability
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on comfort (96 vs 88).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($349 vs $449).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 35 mm | — |
| ANC | Hybrid · 8-mic | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + Snapdragon Sound | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC | — |
| Battery | 30 hr (24 with ANC) | — |
| Charging | USB-C, 15-min for 2.5hr | — |
| Weight | 254 g | — |
| Type | — | Gaming headset |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
- +Deepest ANC on the market
- +Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
- +Bose Immersive Audio
- −No multi-point with 2025 firmware bug
- −Cable not included
- −Pricier than XM6
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (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 Ultra 2 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in anc.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (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 noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — leads on anc (100 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.
Which is better for comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — leads on comfort (96 vs 88). Long-session wearability.