HyperX Cloud III vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless
Get the HyperX Cloud III. Light, very comfy, works with everything, for well under the Nova 5's price. The Nova 5 is the wireless upgrade with a better mic.
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Which one is for you?
HyperX Cloud III
Get the Cloud III if this sounds like you: the best headset for as little as possible, Xbox and other consoles, nothing to charge.
Is the HyperX Cloud III worth it?SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
No cable, team chat that matters, PC, PlayStation or Switch? The Nova 5.
Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless worth it?Key differences
Connection
Mic
Works with Xbox
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
HyperX Cloud III
Owners love the sound, the comfort and the mic. The main complaint is a cable or jack that wore out, followed by weak bass or low volume.
- Great sound
- Comfortable
- Good mic
- Mic stopped working or rattles
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
Owners love the sound, the comfort and the long battery. Complaints are rare.
- Great sound
- Light and comfortable for hours
- Long battery life
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the HyperX Cloud III: 321 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Best Buy (Canada), Target (US), Boulanger (France), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), Otto (Germany) and Elgiganten (Nordics), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5: 179 verified buyer ratings at Currys, LDLC (France), Takealot (South Africa), Boulanger (France) and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.