HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

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

all judged against headsets at a similar price

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset at 6.0/10.

The HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset leads on sound, comfort and noise cancelling and value.

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

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless scores 9/10 to the HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset's 5/10.

HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The HyperX Cloud II is for gamers who want a wired, closed-back headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value comfort and a build owners describe as durable. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants wireless freedom, active noise cancelling or strong bass.

Typically about £68.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

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

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Sound	25%	6/10	5/10
Microphone	20%	5/10	6/10
Comfort	20%	8/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	5/10	9/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	6/10	3/10
Overall		6.0/10	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Connection	Wired: 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) headset cable, 1m; USB audio control box (USB 2.0, 16-bit, up to 48kHz), 2m USB mixer cable	2.4GHz USB-C wireless dongle and Bluetooth 5.0, with simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio; wired 3.5mm option
Noise cancelling	No active noise cancelling found; noise-cancelling mic only	No active noise cancelling (passive isolation only)
Microphone	Electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, detachable, sensitivity -42dBV; output -39±3dB, boom 150mm, 6mm capsule	Fully retractable ClearCast Gen 2 boom with bidirectional noise cancelling pickup
Battery life	Not applicable (wired, no battery listed)	38 hours claimed with USB-C fast charging (6 hours after 15 minutes); PC Gamer measured 38 hours 20 minutes
Weight	320g headset, 330g with mic	325 g
Works with	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile	PC (ChatMix on Windows 10 and above), Mac, PS4/PS5, Switch, handhelds, mobile and Oculus Quest 2; not Xbox compatible

Strengths and weaknesses

HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

+ Owners praise comfort
+ Build and durability praised by owners
+ Wide platform support, with both 3.5mm and USB
− Wired only, with no wireless option
− Owners report limited bass
− Owner feedback on the mic is mixed

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a wireless or Bluetooth headset with a battery.
Anyone who wants active noise cancelling for travel or noisy rooms.
Listeners who want strong, bass-heavy sound.

Read the full HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset 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 ›

More comparisons

Compare all headsets · Best headsets