Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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 Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones stays the pick if $150.99 matters more than those specs.
Unless…
- You need drivers — get the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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 | Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 8.5/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 8.1/10 | 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
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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 Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones. That costs $150.99 more than the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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-40kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Where they’re identical
One spec is the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Fit Over-ear
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 Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless?
The clearest difference is active noise cancelling, which the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has and the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 1 spec, including fit. Two headphones from Beyerdynamic and SteelSeries, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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 Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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 Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X 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.