SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black
Gaming · 2022 · White
Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2023 · PS5 Edition
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black lands at 90 and Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black 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 Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight BlackTuning, detail, and staging
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black leads on sound (90 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight BlackLong-session wearability
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black leads on comfort (88 vs 86).
Value for money
Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($249 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black | Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Gaming headset |
| Variant | White | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
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
Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (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 Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black or Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black scores 90 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 Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $249, Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black or Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (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 Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for comfort, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black or Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Midnight Black — leads on comfort (88 vs 86). Long-session wearability.