SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White
Gaming · 2022 · White
Sennheiser HD 6XX
Open-back
Sennheiser HD 6XX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White lands at 88 and Sennheiser HD 6XX at 90. That puts Sennheiser HD 6XX ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Sennheiser HD 6XX if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser HD 6XXTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser HD 6XX leads on sound (90 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic WhiteANC strength for commute and travel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White leads on anc (70 vs 0).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 6XXLong-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 6XX leads on comfort (88 vs 86).
Value for money
Sennheiser HD 6XXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 6XX more score per dollar ($219 vs $249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White | Sennheiser HD 6XX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Open-back |
| Variant | White | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
Sennheiser HD 6XX
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White vs Sennheiser HD 6XX
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 6XX? +
Sennheiser HD 6XX scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Is Sennheiser HD 6XX worth the price? +
At $219, Sennheiser HD 6XX delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 6XX 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 (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 6XX? +
Sennheiser HD 6XX — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 6XX? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.