SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
The Nova Acoustic System with 360-degree spatial audio provides precise positional cues, while the 36-hour battery life outlasts marathon gaming sessions. Its lightweight 266-gram frame and IPX4 water resistance offer all-day comfort and durability that budget competitors often miss. This headset is best for multi-platform gamers who switch between Xbox, PC, and Switch and need a single, reliable wireless headset with clear microphone quality.
form factor over-ear
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 36
42 Overall Score
Price £142
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave Memory Foam |
Audio
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 93 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 36 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| App | Steelseries Sonar |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 36 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 | 33.3 | 74.3 | 96 | 25.2 | 80.1 | 10.1 | 67.6 | 61.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.3 | 98 | 65.3 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.7 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
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