Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 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 G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset at 5.3/10.

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

They score the same on comfort and noise cancelling and value.

The biggest difference is sound, where the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless scores 8/10 to the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset's 5/10.

Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The G435 is for gamers who want a light wireless headset that works on PC, PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. It suits people who value low weight and a choice of dongle or Bluetooth over mic quality and bass. It is a basic option for casual play rather than for streaming, calls or noisy rooms.

Typically about £62.99 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	Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Sound	25%	5/10	8/10
Microphone	20%	4/10	6/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	6/10	9/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	4/10	4/10
Overall		5.3/10	7.0/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connection	LIGHTSPEED wireless via USB 2.0 Type-A receiver, plus Bluetooth; wireless range up to 10 m	Simultaneous 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, 12 m wireless range, USB-C charging
Noise cancelling	not listed	Active noise cancellation with transparency mode
Microphone	Dual beamforming mics, no boom arm; frequency response 100 Hz to 8 kHz	Retractable boom mic with ClearCast Gen 2
Battery life	18 hours play time; USB-C charging	Two hot-swappable batteries, up to 22 hours per battery
Weight	165 g (5.82 oz)	338 g (Reviewed); 339 g per The Loadout
Works with	PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, macOS 10.14 or later; Xbox compatibility conflicting between sources	PC, PlayStation 5 and 4, Switch, Mac, mobile via Bluetooth; ROG Ally and Steam Deck over USB

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset

+ Light at 165 g, praised as comfortable
+ LIGHTSPEED dongle plus Bluetooth in one headset
+ USB-C charging and a 2-year warranty
− Dual mics, no boom arm; owners call it weak
− Thin bass and little isolation, per owners
− 18 hours of play time and no 3.5 mm jack

Skip it if:

Streamers and frequent callers who need a clear boom mic
Buyers who want a 3.5 mm jack for wired use
Anyone who needs noise cancelling or strong isolation

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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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