Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black
Open-back
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black lands at 86 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)Tuning, detail, and staging
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (88 vs 86).
Noise cancelling
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)ANC strength for commute and travel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) leads on anc (70 vs 0).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight BlackLong-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black leads on comfort (88 vs 86).
Value for money
Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($169 vs $249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Gaming headset |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black
- +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 (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: Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $169, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
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 Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black 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 sound quality, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (88 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.