Meze Audio Elite
Planar magnetic
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black
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) · Midnight Black 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) · Midnight Black 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) · Midnight BlackANC strength for commute and travel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black 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) · Midnight BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black 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) · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| 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) · Midnight Black
- +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) · Midnight Black
Which is better, Meze Audio Elite or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black? +
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) · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Meze Audio Elite or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight 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, Meze Audio Elite or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black? +
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) · Midnight Black? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.