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SteelSeries 9H vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5

Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries 9H

Wired
—Not enough specs for a score
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Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5

Wireless · 40 mm · 2024
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Recency86
Verdict

On the known specs, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 comes out ahead: better in 1 specs, versus 0 for SteelSeries 9H.

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is wireless; SteelSeries 9H is wired.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
—Gear score83
WiredConnectionWireless
—Driver40 mm
—Release year2024
—Estimated price≈ $148

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 9H or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 better?

On the known specs, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 comes out ahead: better in 1 specs, versus 0 for SteelSeries 9H. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is wireless; SteelSeries 9H is wired.

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is wireless; SteelSeries 9H is wired.