Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 at 6.5/10.

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

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless leads on sound and connectivity and battery.

They score the same on microphone and comfort.

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

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

7.0/10verdict: buy

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless suits people who game across more than one system and want strong sound with wireless and Bluetooth connected together. Hot-swappable batteries and dual connections are its clearest strengths, based on both specifications and owner reports. It is less convincing for buyers who want strong noise cancelling or who are sensitive to the price.

Typically about £199.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Sound	25%	6/10	8/10
Microphone	20%	6/10	6/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	8/10	9/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	4/10
Overall		6.5/10	7.0/10

Specifications

Spec	Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connection	2.4GHz wireless via USB receiver, plus Bluetooth; switch with a button press	Simultaneous 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, 12 m wireless range, USB-C charging
Noise cancelling	not listed	Active noise cancellation with transparency mode
Microphone	Omni-directional, flip-to-mute, not detachable; sensitivity -40dB (±3dB); frequency response 100Hz to 8kHz	Retractable boom mic with ClearCast Gen 2
Battery life	Up to 70 hours on 2.4GHz wireless, up to 130 hours on Bluetooth; 15-minute charge gives up to 6 more hours	Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours per battery
Weight	303g (Corsair-listed figure as quoted by reviewers)	338 g (Reviewed); 339 g per The Loadout
Works with	PC, Mac, PS4/PS5, Mobile, Nintendo Switch	PC, PlayStation 5 and 4, Switch, Mac, mobile via Bluetooth; ROG Ally and Steam Deck over USB

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.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

+ Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours each
+ Sound praised by reviewers and owners
+ 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connected at once
− ANC struggles with low-pitched rumble
− Only one Bluetooth device paired at a time
− Owners report buggy software and a high price

Skip it if:

Buyers who want strong noise cancelling, especially against low-pitched rumble
Anyone who needs several Bluetooth devices paired at once
Buyers on a tight budget who are sensitive to price

Read the full SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless review ›

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