Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Name: Sennheiser HD 660S2
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: sennheiser-hd-660s2

Over-ear · 2023

/ 100

From $599

Sennheiser HD 660S2 wins by 2

SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

/ 100

From $349

Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 660S2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 660S2 lands at 92 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black at 90. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 if…

✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
✓Premium build
✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black 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 660S2

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on sound (92 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 660S2

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on anc (90 vs 70).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on comfort (91 vs 88).

Value for money

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($349 vs $599).

Sennheiser HD 660S2 92

90 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 660S2

anc 90

sound 92

comfort 91

battery 82

features 88

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black

anc 70

sound 90

comfort 88

battery 86

features 90

Specs side-by-side

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Sennheiser HD 660S2 versus SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black — full spec comparison
Spec	Sennheiser HD 660S2	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black
Type	Over-ear	Gaming headset
Release year	2023	2022
Variant	—	PS5 Edition

Sennheiser HD 660S2

Pros

+Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
+Premium build
+Active noise cancellation (most models)

Cons

−Battery varies by codec
−Some are Bluetooth-only
−Price creep vs previous gen

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black

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 660S2 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S2 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 worth the price? +

At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

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 Sennheiser HD 660S2 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, Sennheiser HD 660S2 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 660S2 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black? +

Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on anc (90 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.