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Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless at 6.1/10.

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset leads on sound, comfort and noise cancelling and value.

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

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED suits PC and PlayStation 5 gamers who want a light wireless headset for long sessions. It offers 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connections, plus long battery life. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants noise cancelling or relies on the microphone for calls.

Typically about £158.90 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

CriterionWeightLogitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming HeadsetSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Sound25%6/105/10
Microphone20%5/106/10
Comfort20%8/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%7/109/10
Noise cancelling and value15%5/103/10
Overall6.3/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming HeadsetSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
ConnectionLIGHTSPEED 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired; up to 30 m wireless range2.4GHz USB-C wireless dongle and Bluetooth 5.0, with simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio; wired 3.5mm option
Noise cancellingNot offeredNo active noise cancelling (passive isolation only)
MicrophoneDetachable cardioid boom mic with Blue VO!CE softwareFully retractable ClearCast Gen 2 boom with bidirectional noise cancelling pickup
Battery lifeUp to 50 hours (manufacturer); just under 40 hours measured by PC Gamer in 2.4 GHz mode38 hours claimed with USB-C fast charging (6 hours after 15 minutes); PC Gamer measured 38 hours 20 minutes
Weight345 g (manufacturer; reviews report 339 g to 350 g)325 g
Works withPC (Windows 10 or later), PlayStation 5, PS4 (USB wireless stereo only)PC (ChatMix on Windows 10 and above), Mac, PS4/PS5, Switch, handhelds, mobile and Oculus Quest 2; not Xbox compatible

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

  • + Owners praise it as very comfortable and light
  • + Long battery life, just under 40 hours measured
  • + 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired connections
  • − Microphone criticised as weak and dated-feeling
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − No multipoint Bluetooth

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling
  • Anyone who needs multipoint Bluetooth or Bluetooth alongside 2.4 GHz
  • People who rely on the built-in mic for calls
Read the full Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 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 ›

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