SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2.4
SteelSeries
59 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2.4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Vegan Leather-Wrapped Memory Foam | Leather |
| Headband | Steel | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.5240000486373901 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs | 0.25 hrs |
| Fast Charging | USB-C Fast Charging gives you up to 4 hours in just 15 minutes | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Arctis Mobile App | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2.4
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2.40.148score per dollar
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S20.123score per dollar
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2.4 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
