SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) lands at 90 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 if…
- ✓Deepest ANC on the market
- ✓Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
- ✓Bose Immersive Audio
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2ANC strength for commute and travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on anc (100 vs 70).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2Long-session wearability
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on comfort (96 vs 88).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($349 vs $449).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | — |
| Variant | PS5 Edition | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Driver | — | 35 mm |
| ANC | — | Hybrid · 8-mic |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 + Snapdragon Sound |
| Codecs | — | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC |
| Battery | — | 30 hr (24 with ANC) |
| Charging | — | USB-C, 15-min for 2.5hr |
| Weight | — | 254 g |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
- +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 2
- +Deepest ANC on the market
- +Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
- +Bose Immersive Audio
- −No multi-point with 2025 firmware bug
- −Cable not included
- −Pricier than XM6
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in anc.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 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 noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — leads on anc (100 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.
Which is better for comfort, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — leads on comfort (96 vs 88). Long-session wearability.