Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2022
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black lands at 91 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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 Momentum 4 · Midnight BlackTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black leads on sound (91 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight BlackANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black leads on anc (89 vs 70).
Comfort
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight BlackLong-session wearability
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black leads on comfort (90 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 $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Gaming headset |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
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 Momentum 4 · Midnight Black vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.
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 Momentum 4 · 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 Momentum 4 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black — leads on anc (89 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.