SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black)
Gaming · 2022 · Black
90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 6
Focal
Focal Utopia 2022
Open-back
96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict
Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) lands at 90 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) 90
vs 96 Focal Utopia 2022
Score breakdown
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black)
90 anc 70
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 86
features 90
Focal Utopia 2022
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Open-back |
| Variant | Black | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black)
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
Focal Utopia 2022
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 Wireless (Black) vs Focal Utopia 2022
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +
At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (Black) or Focal Utopia 2022 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.