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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black — Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Focal Bathys wins by 2
Focal Bathys — Over-ear · 2022
Focal

Focal Bathys

Over-ear · 2022

92
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Focal Bathys takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black lands at 90 and Focal Bathys at 92. That puts Focal Bathys ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick Focal Bathys if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Focal Bathys

Tuning, detail, and staging

Focal Bathys leads on sound (92 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Focal Bathys

ANC strength for commute and travel

Focal Bathys leads on anc (90 vs 70).

Comfort

Focal Bathys

Long-session wearability

Focal Bathys leads on comfort (91 vs 88).

Value for money

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($349 vs $799).

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black 90
vs
92 Focal Bathys

Score breakdown

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black
90
anc 70
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 86
features 90
Focal Bathys
92
anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88

Specs side-by-side

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black versus Focal Bathys — full spec comparison
Spec SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black Focal Bathys
Type
Gaming headset
Over-ear
Variant
PS5 Edition
—
Release year
2022
2022

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight 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 Bathys

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black vs Focal Bathys

Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black or Focal Bathys? +

Focal Bathys scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Is Focal Bathys worth the price? +

At $799, Focal Bathys delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black or Focal Bathys 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 (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black or Focal Bathys? +

Focal Bathys — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) · Midnight Black or Focal Bathys? +

Focal Bathys — leads on anc (90 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.