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
38 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong mic (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | - | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| 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 | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 36 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 | 32.1 | 68.2 | 95.7 | 20.1 | 74.9 | 12.5 | 61.7 | 56 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 60 |
Usage Scores
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