SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite vs Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite and Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II are gaming headsets targeted at different price tiers. While both feature ANC and hot-swappable battery systems, the SteelSeries orients itself as an ultra-premium offering; there's a particular focus on premium finish and wide use of aluminum and metal in its construction. Still, the higher price tag only manifests itself clearly in one performance metric: the SteelSeries's ANC attenuates low-bass noise more effectively, resulting in a large performance gap in simulated real-world scenarios. However, beyond ANC and aesthetic styling, there's little incentive to spend the extra cash, especially when the Turtle Beach has a significantly longer-lasting battery, supports Hi-Res wired USB playback, and supports LDAC for higher quality Bluetooth audio streaming.