Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black
Open-back
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black lands at 90 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 600 · 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
Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight BlackTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black leads on sound (90 vs 88).
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 600 · Midnight BlackLong-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black leads on comfort (88 vs 86).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($249 vs $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Gaming headset |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Sennheiser HD 600 · 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 600 · Midnight Black vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $399, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 600 · 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 600 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 600 · 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.