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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
The Nova Acoustic System with 360-degree spatial audio provides precise positional cues, while the 36-hour battery life outlasts marathon gaming sessions. Its lightweight 266-gram frame and IPX4 water resistance offer all-day comfort and durability that budget competitors often miss. This headset is best for multi-platform gamers who switch between Xbox, PC, and Switch and need a single, reliable wireless headset with clear microphone quality.
form factor over-ear
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 36
40 Overall Score
Price CA$100
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 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 | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| App | Steelseries Sonar |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 36 | 30 | 60 | 24 | 60 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 | 33.6 | 75.5 | 96.3 | 25.7 | 81.2 | 10 | 68.8 | 62.4 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.2 | 99.2 | 89.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 93.8 | 98.5 | 93.1 | 91 | 98.6 | 72.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.8 | 99.4 | 77 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95.2 | 89.4 | 89.7 | 100 | 93.1 | 91 | 91.7 | 89.6 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 92 | 89.4 | 96.3 | 99.2 | 98.1 | 62.2 | 97.7 | 95 |
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