Beats Studio Pro
Over-ear · 2023
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Beats Studio Pro lands at 82 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Beats Studio Pro if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)Tuning, detail, and staging
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (88 vs 82).
Noise cancelling
Beats Studio ProANC strength for commute and travel
Beats Studio Pro leads on anc (80 vs 70).
Comfort
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)Long-session wearability
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) leads on comfort (86 vs 81).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($249 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Beats Studio Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Gaming headset |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
Beats Studio Pro
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
FAQ: Beats Studio Pro vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Beats Studio Pro or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Beats Studio Pro worth the price? +
At $349, Beats Studio Pro delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Beats Studio Pro or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound quality, Beats Studio Pro or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (88 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Beats Studio Pro or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Beats Studio Pro — leads on anc (80 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.