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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Arctis Nova 4X
Powered by the Nova acoustic system, its 36-hour battery and 360-degree spatial audio deliver clear, immersive sound in a lightweight 266g frame. Multi-platform support for Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Meta Quest 2, along with IPX4 splash resistance, adds versatility for mixed setups. It’s ideal for budget-conscious gamers who need wireless freedom across multiple devices and long play sessions.
form factor over-ear
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 36
43 Overall Score
Price CA$100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave Memory Foam |
Audio
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 93 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 36 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| App | SteelSeries Sonar |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Arctis Nova 4X | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 36 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 4 Arctis Nova 4X | 30.1 | 43 | 95.8 | 16.7 | 69.9 | 65 | 55.7 | 46.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 84.4 | 76.4 | 94.8 | 88.8 | 78.9 | 99.2 | 55.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.4 | 76.4 | 94.9 | 71.4 | 50 | 98.9 | 97.4 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 84.5 | 91.4 | 50 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.1 | 84.4 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50 | 96.5 | 91.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.1 | 77.7 | 95.8 | 46.3 | 67.6 | 78.9 | 99.2 | 66.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$100
Bestbuy.ca 1 offers From CA$100
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$152
May 9, 2026 CA$100
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