SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
SteelSeries
73 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
97 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave memory cushion | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | Aluminum | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Arctis Nova 5 Companion App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
No current pricing available
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
