SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black
Gaming · 2022 · White
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black lands at 90 and Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) at 92. That puts Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)Tuning, detail, and staging
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (92 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)Long-session wearability
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on comfort (90 vs 88).
Value for money
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($299 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black | Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Gaming headset |
| Variant | White | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
Audeze Maxwell (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
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black vs Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) 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) · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $299, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) 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) · Midnight Black or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for comfort, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — leads on comfort (90 vs 88). Long-session wearability.