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Sennheiser HD 600 — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 600

Open-back

90
/ 100
From $399
VS
Sennheiser HD 600 wins by 2
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

88
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 600 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 600 lands at 90 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts Sennheiser HD 600 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 600 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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 600

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 600 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

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 600 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).

Sennheiser HD 600 90
vs
88 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 600
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
88
anc 70
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 86
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 600 versus SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 600 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Type
Open-back
Gaming headset
Variant
—
PS5 Edition
Release year
—
2022

Sennheiser HD 600

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 600 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 600 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +

Sennheiser HD 600 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 600 worth the price? +

At $399, Sennheiser HD 600 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 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 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +

Sennheiser HD 600 — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 600 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.