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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 vs HyperX Cloud III: Which Should You Buy?

Quick answer

Choose the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 if you want a comfortable wireless headset for PC or PlayStation that also connects to your phone. Choose the HyperX Cloud III if you want a comfortable wireless headset with very long battery life at a fair price.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

Best for Most gamers

Typically £139–£179

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HyperX Cloud III Wireless

Best for Comfort and battery

Typically £89–£159

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Quick comparison

FeatureSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 WirelessHyperX Cloud III Wireless
VerdictBuyBuy
Typical price£139–£179£89–£159
Best forMost gamersComfort and battery
Key featureWireless gaming and Bluetooth in one headsetFamous Cloud comfort, now wireless
BatteryUp to 38 hoursUp to 120 hours
Connectivity2.4 GHz + Bluetooth2.4 GHz USB-C dongle
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Main differences

Typical price

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7: £139–£179; HyperX Cloud III: £89–£159.

Best for

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7: most gamers; HyperX Cloud III: comfort and battery.

Standout

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7: wireless gaming and Bluetooth in one headset; HyperX Cloud III: famous Cloud comfort, now wireless.

Battery

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7: Up to 38 hours; HyperX Cloud III: Up to 120 hours.

Connectivity

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7: 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth; HyperX Cloud III: 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle.

Which should you choose?

Choose the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless if you

  • want a comfortable wireless headset for PC or PlayStation that also connects to your phone
  • care most about simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
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Choose the HyperX Cloud III Wireless if you

  • want a comfortable wireless headset with very long battery life at a fair price
  • care most about plush memory-foam cushions
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Which specifications matter?

Focus on the differences above rather than headline numbers. For more options, see our list of the best gaming headsets in the uk.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 or the HyperX Cloud III?

Choose the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 if you want a comfortable wireless headset for PC or PlayStation that also connects to your phone. Choose the HyperX Cloud III if you want a comfortable wireless headset with very long battery life at a fair price.

Which is better value?

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 typically costs £139–£179 and the HyperX Cloud III typically costs £89–£159. The better value depends on which differences above matter to you.

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