SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
SteelSeries
42 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.69 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave Memory Foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 36 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | Steelseries Sonar | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong mic (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 614660.463score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.365score per dollar
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.
