Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White
Over-ear · 2023
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White lands at 89 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · 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
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic WhiteANC strength for commute and travel
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White leads on anc (87 vs 70).
Comfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic WhiteLong-session wearability
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White leads on comfort (88 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 $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Gaming headset |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · 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: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $399, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 89 — 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 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · 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 noise cancelling, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White — leads on anc (87 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.
Which is better for comfort, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Arctic White — leads on comfort (88 vs 86). Long-session wearability.