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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White — Gaming · 2022 · White
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White

Gaming · 2022 · White

88
/ 100
From $249
VS
Sennheiser HD 800 S wins by 7
Sennheiser HD 800 S — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Open-back

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800 S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White lands at 88 and Sennheiser HD 800 S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800 S ahead by 7 points — a decisive 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 800 S if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800 S leads on sound (95 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White

ANC strength for commute and travel

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800 S leads on comfort (88 vs 86).

Value for money

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White more score per dollar ($249 vs $1,699).

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White 88
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800 S

Score breakdown

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White
88
anc 70
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 86
features 88
Sennheiser HD 800 S
95
anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White versus Sennheiser HD 800 S — full spec comparison
Spec SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White Sennheiser HD 800 S
Type
Gaming headset
Open-back
Variant
White
—
Release year
2022
—

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White vs Sennheiser HD 800 S

Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 800 S? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 800 S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.

Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S — leads on sound (95 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 800 S? +

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Arctic White — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.