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
40 Overall Score
Price $290
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong anc (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong mic (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average battery (4th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
What owners think
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 |
Features
| Water Resistance | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 38 | 470 | 48 | - | 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61526 | 87.3 | 66.6 | 34.5 | 17.6 | 4.2 | 10.1 | 28.3 | 99.6 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $290
Amazon 1 offers From $290
May 5, 2026 $290
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