SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) lands at 88 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 91. That puts Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…
- ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
- ✓Warm, natural sound signature
- ✓Superb build
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (96 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on anc (86 vs 70).
Comfort
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessLong-session wearability
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | — |
| Variant | PS5 Edition | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Driver | — | 42 mm dynamic |
| Battery | — | 60 h (ANC on) |
| Weight | — | 293 g |
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
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- +Best-in-class 60h battery
- +Warm, natural sound signature
- +Superb build
- −ANC trails Sony/Bose
- −Bulky
- −No multipoint until update
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +
At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in battery.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (96 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on anc (86 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.