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SteelSeries 5Hv3 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2

Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries 5Hv3

Wired
—Not enough specs for a score
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Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2

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

On the known specs, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 comes out ahead: better in 1 specs, versus 0 for SteelSeries 5Hv3.

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is wireless; SteelSeries 5Hv3 is wired.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries 5Hv3SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
—Gear score85
WiredConnectionWireless
—Driver40 mm
—Release year2025
≈ $119Estimated price—

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 SteelSeries 5Hv3 or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 better?

On the known specs, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 comes out ahead: better in 1 specs, versus 0 for SteelSeries 5Hv3. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is wireless; SteelSeries 5Hv3 is wired.

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is wireless; SteelSeries 5Hv3 is wired.