SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
SteelSeries
73 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune 670NC
JBL
92 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Commute
Work
Music
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave memory cushion | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | Aluminum | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 1★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Arctis Nova 5 Companion App | JBL Headphones |
| 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
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tune 670NC
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.