Headsets / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming H7 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x

Headset · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming H7

Wired · 53 mm
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver92
Microphone92
VS
Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x

Wireless · 40 mm · 2024
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Microphone72
Recency86
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming H7 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H7 is wired.
  • Driver: ASUS TUF Gaming H7 leads (53 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming H7

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming H7SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x
82Gear score82
WiredConnectionWireless
53 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophoneFixed
—Release year2024
—Estimated price≈ $130

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 TUF Gaming H7 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x better?

ASUS TUF Gaming H7 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H7 is wired. Driver: ASUS TUF Gaming H7 leads (53 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H7 is wired.