SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526
SteelSeries
45 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
92 Overall Score
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Vegan Leather Memory Foam | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 615260.109score per dollar
vs
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.271score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 2.5x better value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
