Gaming
Beyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro
69Good
$350
Full review dataBeyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite - Outstanding overall at around $426.
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
84Outstanding
$430
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- Beyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
HearWiki score
69
84
Sound
8.2
8.9
Noise cancelling
-
8.7
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
9.1
9.1
Value
5.8
5.4
Price (USD)
$350
$430
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (2025) against Beyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro (2024). The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.
- Mmx300 Pro2024
- Arctis Nova Elite20251 yr newer
What differsMmx300 ProArctis Nova Elite
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
Mmx300 ProArctis Nova Elite
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $350
- $430
- HearWiki score
- 69
- 84
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 45 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 45 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 40 kHz
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- v-shaped
- -
- Impedance
- 48 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- 101 dB/mW
- Codecs
- -
- LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 44 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- both
- Weight
- 314 g
- 350 g
- Case weight
- -
- 143 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- velour
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Model code
- 730670005163
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Microphone type
- condenser
- beamforming
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro
The Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro is a wired gaming headset built for immersive sound and reliable voice capture, featuring a 45mm dynamic driver with a V-shaped tuning and a velour-padded design. It offers strong build quality and easy part replacement, but its fixed microphone and lack of modern extras like active noise cancellation or wireless features may not justify the premium price for everyone.
- Pro:Excellent audio clarity and immersive sound
- Pro:Solid build quality with replaceable parts
- Pro:Accurate imaging for gaming
- Con:Non-detachable microphone boom
- Con:Peaky treble response
- Con:Thick, non-detachable cable
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is a premium wireless gaming headset that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with a 44-hour battery life, extendable to 60 hours with its case. It features 40mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth multipoint support, and a transparent mode for situational awareness, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Long 44-hour battery life, 60 with case
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for easy switching
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging
- Con:Heavy at 350 grams
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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