SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White
Gaming · 2022 · White
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Over-ear · 2023
Sennheiser HD 660S2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White lands at 90 and Sennheiser HD 660S2 at 92. That puts Sennheiser HD 660S2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 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
Sennheiser HD 660S2Tuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on sound (92 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser HD 660S2ANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on anc (90 vs 70).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 660S2Long-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 660S2 leads on comfort (91 vs 88).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic WhiteSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White more score per dollar ($349 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White | Sennheiser HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Over-ear |
| Variant | White | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
Sennheiser HD 660S2
- +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 Wireless (White) · Arctic White vs Sennheiser HD 660S2
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 660S2 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 (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 660S2? +
Sennheiser HD 660S2 — leads on anc (90 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.