SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
The SteelSeries Arctis Elite Wireless is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, impressive sound quality, and versatile features like simultaneous multi-channel audio and active noise cancellation. Users highlight its premium unboxing experience and reliable wireless range, though some note the high price tag and suggest that pure audiophiles might look elsewhere for sound quality alone. Overall, it is considered a top-tier do-it-all headset for gaming and work.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long sessions
- Impressive sound quality with detail
- Simultaneous multi-channel audio support
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Transparency mode for awareness
Cons
- High price point
- Sound quality may not satisfy pure audiophiles
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Vegan Leather | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | Steel, Aluminum | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LC3+ | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min=4 Hours | 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 Companion | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %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 (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
No current pricing available
JBL Tune 670NC
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
