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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
    16. Imaging
    17. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro vs Audeze Maxwell Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Audeze Maxwell Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.8

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Picture
Audeze Maxwell Wireless Picture

Variants

  • Arctis Nova Pro (Black)
  • Arctis Nova Pro for Xbox (Black)
  • Maxwell for PlayStation (Dark Gray)
  • Maxwell for Xbox (Dark Gray)

Our Verdict

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Audeze Maxwell Wireless

The Audeze Maxwell Wireless are better than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. The Audeze are wireless gaming headphones with a better build quality. They come with a boom mic for gaming and an integrated mic for more casual situations. Their mic has better noise handling for when you're gaming in noisy environments, and they support Bluetooth as well as non-Bluetooth wireless connections. They deliver audio more consistently. On the other hand, the SteelSeries are wired headphones. They have a more comfortable fit for most people and better mic recording quality. They have a graphic EQ for sound customization, while the Audeze's app only has presets. 

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