HyperX Cloud III Wired 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 III Wired Gaming Headset at 5.8/10.

The HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset leads on microphone and noise cancelling and value.

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

They score the same on comfort.

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

HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The HyperX Cloud III Wired is for gamers who want a wired headset with a detachable, noise-cancelling microphone. It suits people playing across PC, consoles, Mac and mobile from a single headset. It is a weaker fit for anyone who ranks sound quality or all-day comfort above voice clarity.

Typically about £56.72 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 III Wired Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Sound	25%	5/10	8/10
Microphone	20%	7/10	6/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	5/10	9/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	4/10
Overall		5.8/10	7.0/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connection	Wired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) and USB 2.0; USB-C and USB-A via adapter	Simultaneous 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, 12 m wireless range, USB-C charging
Noise cancelling	No active noise cancelling; noise cancelling on microphone only	Active noise cancellation with transparency mode
Microphone	Electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, 50Hz-17kHz, 10mm, detachable	Retractable boom mic with ClearCast Gen 2
Battery life	not listed	Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours per battery
Weight	not listed	338 g (Reviewed); 339 g per The Loadout
Works with	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobile	PC, PlayStation 5 and 4, Switch, Mac, mobile via Bluetooth; ROG Ally and Steam Deck over USB

Strengths and weaknesses

HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset

+ Mic described by owners as clear and crisp
+ Owners praise comfort and build quality
+ Works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mac and mobile
− Sound described as unremarkable or weaker than expected
− Leatherette limits comfort over long sessions
− No active noise cancelling; ear cups don't swivel flat

Skip it if:

Buyers who put sound quality for music or detailed game audio first
People who want wireless freedom or a battery-powered headset
Anyone who needs active noise cancelling or wears a headset for many hours at a time

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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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