
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 7 Series
Multi-device audio & comfort king, but buggy software.

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I would just get the same headset if possible, if that’s what you’re satisfied with. 95% of gaming headsets just have “okay” sound. Couple of notable outliers here and there. Pc38x comes to mind with its open back design and wide soundstage. Maybe an amp/dac could help with a wired headsets audio quality a bit. Some actually come with one already. If you really cared about audio quality, you’d have to go down the audiophile route and use a dedicated headphone with a separated mic. Same is true if you wanted the “best” mic quality. I had that audiophile setup, but downgraded back to a wireless headset because I prefer the convenience over quality. It’s also a Hyper X Flight S I’ve been using for the past 5 years that somehow hasn’t died on me. Rtings.com is a good source for reviews
They’re mostly fine. Which is going to be satisfactory for 95% of people. Yeah there’s some “bad” options but only if you really cheap out. If you’re not an audiophile, then you fall into that 95%. I had an entry level audiophile setup for a while. Games sounded really immersive with my open back sennheiser headphones. I would instinctively turn around sometimes from in game noises. Sound bleed and low bass were the only cons, separate mic and wires were another for me. I gave up the audio quality for some wireless headphones (Hyper X Flight 1 years > Hyper X Flight S 5+ years and counting). Been my setup for the past 6 years and idk how they’ve never broken. The convenience of wireless and all in one is perfect. Games still sound fine, bass is decent, no sound bleed, no wires. I’m satisfied.
They’re mostly fine. Which is going to be satisfactory for 95% of people. Yeah there’s some “bad” options but only if you really cheap out. If you’re not an audiophile, then you fall into that 95%. I had an entry level audiophile setup for a while. Games sounded really immersive with my open back sennheiser headphones. I would instinctively turn around sometimes from in game noises. Sound bleed and low bass were the only cons, separate mic and wires were another for me. I gave up the audio quality for some wireless headphones (Hyper X Flight 1 years > Hyper X Flight S 5+ years and counting). Been my setup for the past 6 years and idk how they’ve never broken. The convenience of wireless and all in one is perfect. Games still sound fine, bass is decent, no sound bleed, no wires. I’m satisfied.
Hyper X Flight S, because after like 5 years they refuse to die for whatever reason I actually use the wireless charging feature all the time
My HyperX Cloud Flight wireless headset has been solid since 2019, but I’ve been considering a new set because the padding is fading. The HyperX treated me well, so I’ll most likely get another pair from that brand. I trust my own experience over any online reviews. Maybe try out some that have a decent return policy until you find the right one? Edit: I’ve just learned HyperX was acquired by HP in 2021, so I’m going to assume quality has dropped since then.
Hyper x cloud flight wireless. Love mine so much. Had it for 4 years now.
Yeah, I was first deciding between the Bose QC Ultra and the Momentum 4. But after some research\*\*, I\*\* found that they only work with Bluetooth, which would be a pain for me because I mostly use headphones for gaming. Would you recommend a desk microphone to pair with the Maxwell or Fractal? I used to use a Cloud Flight before this Arctis Nova 7 and I really enjoyed that headset. It was very comfortable; the only thing I didn't like that much was the microphone. Do you know how the Cloud III compares to it?
I have been using my hyperx cloud flight gaming headset for 7 years now. Sound quality is great, I only have had to change the ear muffs out from being worn from usage. They are $70.
okay so i was in the same boat a few weeks ago and spent way too long on this. a few things that helped me narrow it down: first, battery specs on the box are almost always measured at low volume so mentally knock like 20-25% off whatever they advertise. second, the hyperx cloud flight s kept coming up constantly in every recent comparison i found and for good reason, its comfortable for long sessions and the battery holds up well in practice not just on paper. that said if you game on both pc and console the arctis nova 7 is probably more flexible because of the dual connection thing. the one question i couldnt find a clear answer on when i was researching: are you mostly stationary at a desk or do you move around a lot? because that actually matters for which wireless standard holds up better in real use

SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 7 Series
Multi-device audio & comfort king, but buggy software.

Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser
PC38X
Unrivaled open-back sound for price, but lacks isolation.

SteelSeries
Arctis 7 Series
Durable comfort, long battery, but buggy software.

HyperX
Cloud III Series
FPS positional audio & comfort, but buggy DTS software.

HyperX
Cloud Alpha Series
Long battery & durable, but some sound bleed issues.

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Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser - PC38X

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SteelSeries - Arctis 7 Series

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SteelSeries - Arctis Nova Pro Series

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SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 7 Series

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SteelSeries - Arctis Nova Pro Series

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Astro (Logitech) - A50 Series