SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue
Gaming · 2022 · Black
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
Bose QuietComfort Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue lands at 90 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…
- ✓Best comfort in class
- ✓Excellent ANC
- ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Bose QuietComfort UltraTuning, detail, and staging
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on sound (92 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort UltraANC strength for commute and travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 70).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort UltraLong-session wearability
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 88).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy BlueSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue more score per dollar ($349 vs $429).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | — |
| Variant | Black | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Driver | — | 35 mm dynamic |
| Battery | — | 24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on) |
| Weight | — | 253 g |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- +Best comfort in class
- +Excellent ANC
- +Immersive Audio spatial feature
- −Bose app fiddly
- −No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
- −No LDAC support
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +
At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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 Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) · Navy Blue or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.