SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green
Gaming · 2022 · White
Sennheiser HD 58X
Open-back
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green lands at 90 and Sennheiser HD 58X at 86. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Sennheiser HD 58X if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss GreenTuning, detail, and staging
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green leads on sound (90 vs 86).
Noise cancelling
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss GreenANC strength for commute and travel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green leads on anc (70 vs 0).
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Sennheiser HD 58XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 58X more score per dollar ($169 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green | Sennheiser HD 58X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Open-back |
| Variant | White | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green
- +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 58X
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green vs Sennheiser HD 58X
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 58X? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is Sennheiser HD 58X worth the price? +
At $169, Sennheiser HD 58X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 58X 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) · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 58X? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green — leads on sound (90 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green or Sennheiser HD 58X? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) · Moss Green — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.