SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
$349
Released 2022-05
Best Gaming Headsets · head-to-head
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless vs HyperX Cloud III
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. HyperX Cloud III is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
HyperX
HyperX Cloud III
$99.99Cheaper
Released 2023-06
Which is better: the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless or HyperX Cloud III?
The HyperX Cloud III wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The HyperX Cloud III is the cheaper at $99.99. The HyperX Cloud III both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | HyperX Cloud III |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349 | $99.99 MSRP |
| Brand | SteelSeries | HyperX |
| Released | 2022-05 | 2023-06 |
| Connection | wireless | wired |
| Driver (mm) | 40 | 53 |
| Battery hours | 22 | — |
| Surround sound | Yes | Yes |
| Mic type | retractable | detachable |
| Weight (g) | 338 | 308 |
| Rgb | No | No |
| Release | 2022 | 2023 |
Sources — SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless: steelseries.com (verified 2026-06-15). HyperX Cloud III: hp.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and HyperX Cloud III?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Connection: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless wireless vs HyperX Cloud III wired
- Driver (mm): SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 40 vs HyperX Cloud III 53
- Mic type: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless retractable vs HyperX Cloud III detachable
- Weight (g): SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 338 vs HyperX Cloud III 308
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Three whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Hardware, SoundGuys, TechPowerUp) rank it among the best wireless gaming headsets: very comfortable, feature-packed, with very good sound that rewards EQ tuning. All reference the steep ~$350 price, and ANC quality splits reviewers. SoundGuys lab-measured battery life (22h36m at 75 dB SPL); TechPowerUp measured frequency response on a miniDSP EARS rig. (3 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Very good sound quality, especially after EQ tuning; Excellent comfort for long sessions; Feature-packed: hot-swappable battery and wireless base station.
Flagged: Expensive at ~$350; ANC underwhelms above low frequencies / trails class leaders outdoors; 8 kHz treble peak can sound sibilant/piercing.
HyperX Cloud III
All three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, SoundGuys) survived verification; every quote and Tom's Hardware's weight figures are verbatim in the source text. The wired HyperX Cloud III ($99.99) wins broad agreement on comfort, premium build, and wide platform connectivity (3.5mm plus USB-C/USB-A dongle). Verdicts split sharply on sound and mic: SoundGuys scored it 6.2, citing sub-bass-light audio it calls its shortest area, while TechRadar rated it 4.8/5. (3 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Comfortable, lightweight fit for hours of wear; Premium look and build quality for the price; Broad platform connectivity (3.5mm plus USB-C/USB-A dongle).
Flagged: Sound signature is divisive — recessed mids and lacking sub-bass, not a headset for music/audiophiles; DTS virtual surround is subtle-to-nonfunctional and the NGENUITY software is limited; Mic quirks: sibilance, low recording volume, and loud mute-button blips.