Meze Audio Elite
Planar magnetic
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Meze Audio Elite takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Meze Audio Elite lands at 93 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) at 90. That puts Meze Audio Elite ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Meze Audio Elite if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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
Meze Audio EliteTuning, detail, and staging
Meze Audio Elite leads on sound (93 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)ANC strength for commute and travel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) leads on anc (70 vs 0).
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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 $3,500).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Meze Audio Elite | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Planar magnetic | Gaming headset |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Meze Audio Elite
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
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: Meze Audio Elite vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Meze Audio Elite or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
Meze Audio Elite scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Meze Audio Elite worth the price? +
At $3,500, Meze Audio Elite delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
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 Meze Audio Elite 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 sound quality, Meze Audio Elite or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
Meze Audio Elite — leads on sound (93 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Meze Audio Elite or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.