SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Midnight Black
Gaming · 2022 · White
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Over-ear · 2022
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Midnight Black 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 (White) · Midnight Black 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 (White) · Midnight BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($249 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Midnight Black | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Over-ear |
| Variant | White | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · 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
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 (White) · Midnight Black vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Midnight Black 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 (White) · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (White) · Midnight Black 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 (White) · Midnight Black 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 (White) · Midnight Black 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 (White) · Midnight Black or Bowers & Wilkins Px8? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — leads on anc (89 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.