SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Over-ear · 2022
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) lands at 88 and Bowers & Wilkins Px8 at 91. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px8 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px8 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Bowers & Wilkins Px8Tuning, detail, and staging
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on sound (91 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px8ANC strength for commute and travel
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 leads on anc (89 vs 70).
Comfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px8Long-session wearability
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 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 $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Over-ear |
| Variant | PS5 Edition | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
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
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
- +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
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Bowers & Wilkins Px8 worth the price? +
At $699, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px8 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 (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on anc (89 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.