Headsets / Comparison

ASUS ROG Kithara vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2

Headset · ASUS

ASUS ROG Kithara

Wired · 100 mm · 2024
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Connection70
Driver100
Microphone92
Recency86
VS
Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2

Wireless · 40 mm · 2025
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Connection100
Driver62
Recency94
Verdict

ASUS ROG Kithara and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 85.

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is wireless; ASUS ROG Kithara is wired.
  • Driver: ASUS ROG Kithara leads (100 mm vs 40 mm).
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ASUS ROG Kithara

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG KitharaSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
86Gear score85
WiredConnectionWireless
100 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophone—
2024Release year2025

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Kithara or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 better?

ASUS ROG Kithara and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 85. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is wireless; ASUS ROG Kithara is wired. Driver: ASUS ROG Kithara leads (100 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is wireless; ASUS ROG Kithara is wired.