SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526
SteelSeries
65 Overall Score
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526
No customer feedback yet
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
86 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Noise cancellation 7
Comfort 5
Sound quality 6
Battery life 5
Connectivity 4
Volume level 2
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leatherette | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Steel | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 44 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | false | — |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 615260.216score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.462score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
