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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) — Gaming · 2022 · White
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White)

Gaming · 2022 · White

90
/ 100
From $349
VS
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) wins by 2
Bose QC45 — Over-ear · 2021
Bose

Bose QC45

Over-ear · 2021

88
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) lands at 90 and Bose QC45 at 88. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick Bose QC45 if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White)

Tuning, detail, and staging

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) leads on sound (90 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

Bose QC45

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QC45 leads on anc (86 vs 70).

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) 90
vs
88 Bose QC45

Score breakdown

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White)
90
anc 70
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 86
features 90
Bose QC45
88
anc 86
sound 88
comfort 87
battery 82
features 84

Specs side-by-side

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) versus Bose QC45 — full spec comparison
Spec SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) Bose QC45
Type
Gaming headset
Over-ear
Variant
White
—
Release year
2022
2021

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

Bose QC45

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) vs Bose QC45

Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) or Bose QC45? +

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) 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) worth the price? +

At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose QC45 worth the price? +

At $329, Bose QC45 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) or Bose QC45 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) or Bose QC45? +

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (White) or Bose QC45? +

Bose QC45 — leads on anc (86 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.