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HiFiMan Sundara — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Sundara

Planar magnetic

85
/ 100
From $299
VS
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) wins by 3
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

88
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HiFiMan Sundara lands at 85 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HiFiMan Sundara if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Tuning, detail, and staging

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (88 vs 85).

Noise cancelling

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

ANC strength for commute and travel

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

HiFiMan Sundara

Long-session wearability

HiFiMan Sundara leads on comfort (88 vs 86).

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 $299).

HiFiMan Sundara 85
vs
88 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Score breakdown

HiFiMan Sundara
85
anc 0
sound 85
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
88
anc 70
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 86
features 88

Specs side-by-side

HiFiMan Sundara versus SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — full spec comparison
Spec HiFiMan Sundara SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Type
Planar magnetic
Gaming headset
Variant
—
PS5 Edition
Release year
—
2022

HiFiMan Sundara

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: HiFiMan Sundara vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)

Which is better, HiFiMan Sundara or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HiFiMan Sundara worth the price? +

At $299, HiFiMan Sundara delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

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 HiFiMan Sundara 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, HiFiMan Sundara or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (88 vs 85). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, HiFiMan Sundara or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.