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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro vs HiFiMAN Ananda

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
7.4
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
HiFiMAN Ananda
8.7
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

7.4/10
SCORE
8.7/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
25Ω
102dB
SENSITIVITY
103dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro scores 7.4/10 with 32Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The HiFiMAN Ananda scores 8.7/10 with 25Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 25Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the HiFiMAN Ananda scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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