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Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless at 6.1/10.

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 leads on sound and noise cancelling and value.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless leads on connectivity and battery.

They score the same on microphone and comfort.

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

6.5/10verdict: buy

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 is for gamers who want one wireless headset across PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value light weight and long battery life over a metal build or noise cancelling. Buyers who need a wired fallback or active noise cancelling should look at the limits before choosing it.

Typically about £99.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is for gamers who want a wireless headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. It suits people who play long sessions and want battery life to be a non-issue. It does not suit Xbox owners or anyone who needs noise cancelling.

Typically about £161 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair VOID WIRELESS v2SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Sound25%6/105/10
Microphone20%6/106/10
Comfort20%7/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%8/109/10
Noise cancelling and value15%5/103/10
Overall6.5/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair VOID WIRELESS v2SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Connection2.4GHz wireless via USB receiver, plus Bluetooth; switch with a button press2.4GHz USB-C wireless dongle and Bluetooth 5.0, with simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio; wired 3.5mm option
Noise cancellingnot listedNo active noise cancelling (passive isolation only)
MicrophoneOmni-directional, flip-to-mute, not detachable; sensitivity -40dB (±3dB); frequency response 100Hz to 8kHzFully retractable ClearCast Gen 2 boom with bidirectional noise cancelling pickup
Battery lifeUp to 70 hours on 2.4GHz wireless, up to 130 hours on Bluetooth; 15-minute charge gives up to 6 more hours38 hours claimed with USB-C fast charging (6 hours after 15 minutes); PC Gamer measured 38 hours 20 minutes
Weight303g (Corsair-listed figure as quoted by reviewers)325 g
Works withPC, Mac, PS4/PS5, Mobile, Nintendo SwitchPC (ChatMix on Windows 10 and above), Mac, PS4/PS5, Switch, handhelds, mobile and Oculus Quest 2; not Xbox compatible

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

  • + Up to 70 hours on 2.4GHz, 130 on Bluetooth
  • + Light at 303g; owners say it suits glasses wearers
  • + 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth, switched with a button
  • − No wired mode
  • − Small earcups and plastic yokes and hinges
  • − No active noise cancelling listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling.
  • Anyone who needs a wired mode as a fallback.
  • People who want a detachable microphone or a sturdier, less plastic build.
Read the full Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 review ›

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

  • + Battery rated at 38 hours and praised by owners
  • + Dongle and Bluetooth audio work together
  • + Comfort praised for long sessions
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − Sound quality reports are mixed
  • − Not compatible with Xbox

Skip it if:

  • Xbox players, who need the Nova 7X instead
  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling
  • Anyone who puts sound quality ahead of features and battery
Read the full SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless review ›

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