SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
SteelSeries
73 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Comfort 4
Sound quality 5
Value for money 2
Noise cancellation 2
Multi channel audio 1
Battery life 2
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Vegan Leather | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Steel, Aluminum | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LC3+ | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min=4 Hours | 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 | Sony | Sound Connect |
| 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
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite0.122score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 34 specs.
