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Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 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 Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset at 6.3/10.

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

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless leads on sound, 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 Pro Wireless

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 (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 Pro Wireless
Sound25%6/108/10
Microphone20%5/106/10
Comfort20%8/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%7/109/10
Noise cancelling and value15%5/104/10
Overall6.3/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming HeadsetSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
ConnectionLIGHTSPEED 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired; up to 30 m wireless rangeSimultaneous 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, 12 m wireless range, USB-C charging
Noise cancellingNot offeredActive noise cancellation with transparency mode
MicrophoneDetachable cardioid boom mic with Blue VO!CE softwareRetractable boom mic with ClearCast Gen 2
Battery lifeUp to 50 hours (manufacturer); just under 40 hours measured by PC Gamer in 2.4 GHz modeTwo hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours per battery
Weight345 g (manufacturer; reviews report 339 g to 350 g)338 g (Reviewed); 339 g per The Loadout
Works withPC (Windows 10 or later), PlayStation 5, PS4 (USB wireless stereo only)PC, PlayStation 5 and 4, Switch, Mac, mobile via Bluetooth; ROG Ally and Steam Deck over USB

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 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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