SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 vs Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed
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Quick take: The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 costs $55 less; only the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 supports multipoint (two devices at once).
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 | Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$175 | ~$230 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gaming Headsets | Gaming Headsets |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | 15 min = 6 hr | — |
| Codecs | 2.4GHz wireless + Bluetooth (simultaneous), USB-C | Lightspeed 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, 3.5mm |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | No |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Weight | — | 345 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
- ✓Mixes 2.4GHz game audio and Bluetooth phone audio at the same time
- ✓50+ hour battery with 15 min = 6 hr fast charge over USB-C
- ✓Elastic headband and fabric pads stay comfortable across long sessions
- ✓New companion app brings EQ and settings to console/mobile players
- ✓Sonar software on PC adds spatial audio and 200+ game presets
- ✓Retractable mic with red mute light — nothing to unplug or lose
- ✓Works on PC, PS5/PS4, Switch, and mobile from one USB-C dongle
- ✗Base model is NOT Xbox compatible — you need the Nova 7X for that
- ✗Mic sounds thin and compressed next to Cloud III or PRO X class boom mics
- ✗Treble can turn sharp and sibilant at higher volumes
- ✗Only a marginal upgrade over the original Nova 7
- ✗Wide USB-C dongle can block adjacent ports
- ✗No ANC, and passive isolation is mediocre
Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed
- ✓Graphene 50mm drivers deliver standout positional accuracy for FPS
- ✓50-hour battery — a week of heavy gaming per charge
- ✓Three connection modes: Lightspeed dongle, Bluetooth 5.3, and 3.5mm
- ✓Detachable boom mic with Blue VO!CE filters sounds broadcast-clean
- ✓Aluminum rotating hinges fix the original PRO X's cracking issue
- ✓DTS:X 7.1 surround and full EQ via G HUB on PC
- ✓3.5mm mode works on Xbox controllers and anything with a jack
- ✗No wireless Xbox support — 3.5mm cable only on Xbox
- ✗Expensive at $230-250 with no ANC
- ✗Default tuning underwhelms — most owners end up EQing
- ✗G HUB/DTS software can be buggy
- ✗Memory foam leatherette pads run warm in long sessions
- ✗345g is noticeably heavier than the Nova 7 class