SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 vs HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
Get the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2. Unless you want to spend less and charge even less often — then the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
Light, comfortable and sharp-sounding, with about 54 hours of battery and Bluetooth that works alongside the wireless dongle. The one most gamers should get.
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
Very comfortable, with big, immersive 53mm drivers and a battery rated for 120 hours, for much less than most wireless headsets.
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Both are comfortable wireless headsets for PC, PlayStation and Switch, and neither works wirelessly with Xbox. The Nova 7 Gen 2 is lighter and plays your phone alongside the game; the Cloud III S costs less, sounds bigger and its battery is rated for 120 hours.
- —You'd like phone calls or music while you play.
- —You want the lighter headset.
- —You'd use the companion app to tune the sound.
- —You want wireless for as little as possible.
- —You hate charging.
- —You want a built-in backup mic.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Light and comfortable
- +Up to 54 hours of battery
- +Dongle and Bluetooth at the same time
- −The mic is fine for chat but sounds thin and nasal.
- −The volume and chat dials feel a little cheap.
- −The USB dongle is wide and can block the port next to it.
- +Very comfortable
- +Battery rated for 120 hours
- +Big, immersive sound
- −It switches between the dongle and Bluetooth rather than using both at once.
- −No wired or 3.5mm connection, and it doesn't fold flat.
- −The ear cups get warm, and the app offers little to adjust.
Ready to choose?
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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.