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HiFiMan Susvara — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 8
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) — Gaming · 2022 · Black
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)

Gaming · 2022 · Black

88
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HiFiMan Susvara lands at 96 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) at 88. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) 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

HiFiMan Susvara

Tuning, detail, and staging

HiFiMan Susvara leads on sound (96 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)

ANC strength for commute and travel

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

HiFiMan Susvara

Long-session wearability

HiFiMan Susvara leads on comfort (88 vs 86).

Value for money

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) more score per dollar ($249 vs $5,999).

HiFiMan Susvara 96
vs
88 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)

Score breakdown

HiFiMan Susvara
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)
88
anc 70
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 86
features 88

Specs side-by-side

HiFiMan Susvara versus SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec HiFiMan Susvara SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)
Type
Planar magnetic
Gaming headset
Variant
—
Black
Release year
—
2022

HiFiMan Susvara

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)

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: HiFiMan Susvara vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)

Which is better, HiFiMan Susvara or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)? +

HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) worth the price? +

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

Does HiFiMan Susvara or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) 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, HiFiMan Susvara or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)? +

HiFiMan Susvara — leads on sound (96 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, HiFiMan Susvara or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black)? +

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.