SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
SteelSeries
42 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Protein Leather |
| Headband | stretchy headband | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset — Mobile App Control — 40 HR Battery — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 2.4GHz/Bluetooth — Xbox, PS5, PC, Switch, Mobile — White | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes equals up to 9 hours playback | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Arctis Companion | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery0.470score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.252score per dollar
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.
