Headsets / Comparison

HyperX Cloud Core vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p

Headset · HyperX

HyperX Cloud Core

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

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p

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

HyperX Cloud Core and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p is wireless; HyperX Cloud Core is wired.
  • Driver: HyperX Cloud Core leads (53 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

HyperX Cloud Core

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HyperX Cloud CoreSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p
82Gear score82
WiredConnectionWireless
53 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophoneFixed
—Release year2024
—Estimated price≈ $149

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 HyperX Cloud Core or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p better?

HyperX Cloud Core and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p is wireless; HyperX Cloud Core is wired. Driver: HyperX Cloud Core leads (53 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5p is wireless; HyperX Cloud Core is wired.