SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61561
SteelSeries
56 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61561 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.76 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave Memory Foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Steel | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 2.4GHz + Bluetooth — 38Hr USB-C Battery — Gen2 AI Mic — PlayStation, PC, Switch, VR, Mobile - White | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 38 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min charge for 6 hours more game | 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 | Sonar Software | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61561
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- 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 8 of 33 specs.
