SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black
Gaming · 2022 · Black
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black lands at 88 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) at 90. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)Tuning, detail, and staging
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (90 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)Long-session wearability
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) leads on comfort (88 vs 86).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($249 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Gaming headset |
| Variant | Black | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (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: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (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, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for comfort, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (Black) · Midnight Black or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) — leads on comfort (88 vs 86). Long-session wearability.