HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset 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 HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset at 6.0/10.

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

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

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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

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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	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Sound	25%	6/10	8/10
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	4/10
Overall		6.0/10	7.0/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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	Simultaneous 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, 12 m wireless range, USB-C charging
Noise cancelling	No active noise cancelling found; noise-cancelling mic only	Active noise cancellation with transparency mode
Microphone	Electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, detachable, sensitivity -42dBV; output -39±3dB, boom 150mm, 6mm capsule	Retractable boom mic with ClearCast Gen 2
Battery life	Not applicable (wired, no battery listed)	Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours per battery
Weight	320g headset, 330g with mic	338 g (Reviewed); 339 g per The Loadout
Works with	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile	PC, PlayStation 5 and 4, Switch, Mac, mobile via Bluetooth; ROG Ally and Steam Deck over USB

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.

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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

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