Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless? Get the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Isolation. It is the pricier of the two at $349.99, so the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones stays the pick if $150.99 matters more than those specs.
Unless…
- You need drivers — get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 9.1/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 0/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 10/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5.7/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones takes driver size (45mm, +5mm). It gives up active noise cancelling and frequency response to the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. It is the cheaper of the two, by $150.99.
Leads on
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Driver Size +5mm45mm40mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Premium wireless gaming headset with active noise cancellation and base station chat/game mix controls.
On paper the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless takes active noise cancelling (Yes) and frequency response (10Hz-40kHz). It gives up driver size to the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. That costs $150.99 more than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
Leads on
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Active Noise CancellingYesNo
ANC cancels steady background noise — useful for editing in a room you do not control.
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Frequency Response10Hz-40kHz15Hz-28kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Where they’re identical
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Fit Over-ear
- Enclosure Closed-back
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless?
The clearest difference is active noise cancelling, which the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 2 specs, including fit and enclosure. Two headphones from Audio-Technica and SteelSeries, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless?
Get the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Isolation. It is the pricier of the two at $349.99, so the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones stays the pick if $150.99 matters more than those specs.
Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless worth the extra $151 over the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless costs $349.99 against $199.00, a difference of $151. The premium buys active noise cancelling (Yes) and frequency response (10Hz-40kHz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.