SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61758
SteelSeries
56 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61758 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | elastic | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, Xbox, PC, PS5/PS4, Switch 1/2, Mobile - Black | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Min Charge = 6 Hr Play | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Arctis Companion app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61758
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
