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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526
The neodymium magnetic drivers push a 10Hz–22kHz response with active noise cancellation, all in a closed-back 456g over-ear design. Onboard audio profiles and a transparency mode add practical control for customizing sound or hearing surroundings. Best suited for PlayStation, PC, and Switch gamers seeking immersive wireless ANC rather than critical studio work or call clarity.
form factor over-ear
driver type neodymium magnetic
impedance ohms 38
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
43 Overall Score
Price CA$450
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong mic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong anc (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average battery (3th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Vegan Leather Memory Foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium magnetic |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 38 |
| Sensitivity | 93 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Battery
| Charge Time | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
Features
| Water Resistance | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 40 | 42 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 38 | 48 | - | 470 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526 | 87.1 | 90.7 | 33.9 | 16.7 | 3.4 | 10.4 | 27.1 | 97.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 90.7 | 92.1 | 89.6 | 71.3 | 78.9 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.4 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.4 | 84.2 | 76.3 | 94.8 | 88.7 | 78.9 | 99.3 | 55.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92 | 77.5 | 97.2 | 46.4 | 71.3 | 50 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.4 | 77.5 | 97.2 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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