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