Hello again, I’m not sure if you’re aware but the usb dongle is only specific to PC and PlayStation. Microsoft does not allow usb audio on the Xbox unless it’s licensed specifically for Xbox Now if the headset had a 3.5 aux then it would work but usb will not but the cloud 3 wireless does not have a 3.5 aux cable. I have an Xbox Series X and PS5.
You’re 100% correct, I am wrong. My apologies. I’m so used to seeing consoles+PC listed on boxes and sure enough on the Cloud III box it only says PC, PS5/PS4, and Switch. Editing my comment above.
Is the sound that much better on Cloud 3? I'm thinking about buying them and I've watched multiple reviews. A fair number of them seem to agree that Cloud 3 sound is at times worse than Cloud 2, which wasn't phenomenal in the first place either.
Nova 7. Tried returning it so i can get a blackshark. But they did not allow my refund. Now im stuck using this trash. My $5 xiaomi piston performs better in valorant than this nova 7.
@@michaelt1253 man i got one and returned it as well. every reviewer says its the best headset, but mine had so many audio glitches, and no joke the mic was way worse than my amazon brand wireless headset that has had no issues. sound quality was also marginally better, which should not be the case for a 150$ more product. returned it and might buy the cloud 3
Nova 7 looks better on paper but in the end sound quality and comfort>all other fancy features. For me these are more important than anything else. And hyper x has better quality(both sound and mic),more comfortable and better battery life. Those all other features nova 7 has is a nice bonus but it doesnt matter if the sound quality isnt as good. Also one thing no one mentions is that steelseries usb c dongle is so wide it blocks usb ports next to it which is super anoying and defeats the purpose of being usb c. Hyper x dongle is taller but doesnt block other ports next to it. I have case that has 2 usb A and 1 usb C port on the front and I like to use the dongle on the front port of the case for easy access since I sometimes might use it in nintnedo switch or other devices but with nova 7 if I use it in front usb C it will block usb port next to it.
I have both now (Cloud III for PC and Nova 7X for Xbox) and I can confirm that the Cloud III is way more comforty than the Nova. Soundwise they are pretty comparable however I do notice clipping on the Cloud III whenever there is high pitch sound. This is acutally very distracting because it happens in RUclips video's like this one as well. To me it seems like the drivers in the Cloud III cannot handle the high treble configuration the headset has by default.
The video I was looking for, you had pretty much the same needs I had, a headphone for office, and occasional gaming and occasional connected to the phone, soundcore Q30 was a bummer for me because I cant use the mic in Windows. Thank you
Dude! I enjoy every minute of the video! very informative and you cover all the points and needs for any buyer who's confused between any headsets, Great job! thank you for your efforts 💯 Note: dont forget to change the mic frequency in the setting from 16000hz to 32000hz, huge difference
I know its been a year, but this video is great- nice job dude. The software alone is a reason to get the Steelseries, even if its the Arctis Nova3. Sonar just makes everything sound better than the HyperX. I am taking my CLOUD 3 back to Microcenter and getting either the Nova7 or another Nova 3 100% because of the software. I see comments below saying HyperX is better sounding? I messed with their very limited EQ and can not even get it close to my Nova 3's. I would be ok HyperX if I had never used Sonar before.
Thank you for the Test. I was stuck between those two headsets. They are down to 135€ for the Steelseries and 114€ für the Cloud 3 right now. What sold me the HyperX was the big difference between the two mics - I think it is very noticable in your video. Also the comfort aspect and simplicity. My kids use my pc from time to time and I don't want to fiddle with that strap.
Cloud 3s all the way, better comfort, better sound quality, battery life. Cloud comfort and style is the kind of comfort that simply works for everyone, still to this day cloud2s has been most comfortable headset ive used, ive tried steelseries banded headsets and cannot say the same. If your ears get hot with the leathers cups, you can buy aftermarket cups for cloud heaphones, velour/leather oval or round and even ”angled” cups. Im the type of guy that cares about a headset simply of what it does BUT bluetooth connection tough is something that i would want to my wireless headset but buying nova 7 bc of that instead of cloud3 is just not worth it.
I just returned my Nova 7's as there were many audio glitches and the comfort didnt feel worth 200. I also tried the Turtle Beach stealth 600s but they were uncomfy. I am now looking at the Cloud 3s.... what do i do
I got the steelseries a year ago, going to return them today as I never liked the sound quality and don't use much of the features. I'll get the cloud 3 and try them out.
I also had Cloud 2's and bought Nova Pro Wireless but had to return them because they weren't comfortable and mic sounded very similar to cloud 2's which is kinda not good considering the price... My main drawback for Novas were especially the weird thingy inside the earcup that were just poking on my ear, so uncomfortable.
@@crowthebirb-chirp it’s ANC who is knocking into your head. I do not have this issue, I guess it depends on your head size and ear shape. If you order wicked cushions (which I did) they are wider and with new cushions this problem disappears for everyone. The sound quality is better than Cloud II, mic is about the same. But I use this headset for work and CS2 so wireless is a must for me. But if you have a small head I guess it’s uncomfortable. I have an average head and I use these at minimum settings, for my gf these are too big and uncomfortable.
@@UbbeWankenubbe Do they actually sound better than the cloud 2 wired cause I got what I heard is one of the best wireless headsets (Logitech pro x2) and just returned it today, it sounds so bad in CS footsteps and gun shot sounds are so mixed , I really want a wireless headset but that just put me off.
@@SpaceC4det1 I play only CS2 and these headphones are good for steps, but I use them for office work, music when walking my dog outside and CS2. It’s better than cloud II, but not significantly. The biggest plus is wireless as I can gear when the game starts and can walk around home in meantime.
I had the cheap hyper X headset that was like $60 I believe and I just bought the nova 7P and honestly the hyper X was more comfortable and honestly sounded better and my friends say I sounded better on the hypers and there’s a lot of feedback on the mic for the nova’s. Unfortunately I really wouldn’t recommend the steel series to anyone. I think I’m going to return them and get the hyper X.
I’m trying to find a good PC headset that is better than my current, older SteelSeries 7p+ with a better mic and a chatmix dial. People keep recommending the Audeze Maxwell headset, but it’s so expensive… what else can you recommend? Thank you!
the nova 7 feature of two device connection at the same time is a deal breaker for me, i want to play pubg on iPad and chat with friends on discord on my mac, and i can’t do that on the hyperx.
It’s a feature I really wish more headsets had. So many either have neither, or include a toggle (one OR the other at a time). Only ones I own that allow both are the A50 X and they’re steep at $380.
hey i got some question im looking to get my 1st premium headset and i watched some reviews of nova 7 and people didnt like the sound quality of it also the comfort and the build quality i wanna make sure like i dont really use bluetooth that much so no issue but i wanna know which one has best sound quality and comfort and build quality i wanna get the better one can u quickly answer because im gonna get one of them tomorrow thanks 🙏
for fps game player (specifically valorant and cs2), which headset should I choose? I don't care about additional software just plug and play! Tks u :D
steelseries still make crackling noises?? is it just in a few steelseries headsets? or is this problem to all headsets? cause this is why i am looking for a second opinion that is budget friendly but also very good as steelseries or better, please help
I think the crackling noise can be expected with most wireless headsets when there’s no game audio, and you’ve got other wireless devices nearby. However, none of the headsets I use or have tested have suffered from overly annoying crackling, most definitely not during gaming, and only if you’ve really got the volume high and are basically looking for it. If you don’t need the game chat mixer, or Bluetooth, just grab the Cloud IIIs.
Yeah gotta disagree with the other commenter here. Out of the box they’re fine. I wouldn’t have used them past the initial hour or so if they had been “extremely bad” lol. HyperX do sound really good though.
on the steel series you have to make to many adjustments to get them close to the hyperx, so if you want to do that fine, if not stick to the hyperx. The connectivity on the steel series with bloototh is better. The hyperx have 4 to 5 times better battery, no need to adjust anything just plug and play and a way better microfone.
Please help. My headset just gave up. Do either of this going to work from different communication/calling platform? I work 8hrs a day and plays a lot of fps games. And I don't want to get a headset that I can't use on my work. Jabra evolve2 65 is my go to but budget is a problem. And I want something I can use on my phone whenever I'm watching movies/anime.
Hey buddy. Yes, the Arctis Nova 7 is going to do exactly what you're describing here. You can be connected to your PC for gaming/work via the USB dongle, and your phone through Bluetooth at the same time. I never tried something like a Teams call from the PC while using my phone for videos - if anything it was the other way around where I would be gaming on my PC and take a cell call via Bluetooth.
@@MercuryTV Thank you for this. One last question please. Sometimes it's a bit loud in here. I live in a studio type house. They say that the arctis nova 7/p has ANC. Can you tell me a bit of your experience about the microphone?
I have the last gen of both and the hyper X is WAY better. now I cant say anything about the new stuff but kingston has been around for way longer and I personal thing the build quality is better. steelseries is really over rated. I got one of there keyboards and im not impressed.
You can lower people's sounds when you speak, there is a setting for it but I don't think there is one that lowers peoples sounds when not speaking. @@MercuryTV
@@deathblossom1153 Definitely seems to be the consensus. I still stand by my remarks - that the feature set for a flagship headset like the Cloud III is lacking - but if you don't care about Bluetooth or a chat/game volume mixer, then it's a moot point.
Actually, to do what you say about muting Discord while playing, leads me to think that you use Discord on your mobile, that is psychotic. Removing that, you don't mention any useful functionality for cases other than yours in particular. Good video although too focused on "your" comfort.
Definitely Discord on PC. Cloud III has no way to control chat volume on the headset, Steelseries does. I don’t think that’s a niche function but rather a decent selling point for anyone who spends time gaming while in Discord with friends.
So that’s tough because they are entirely different beasts. Open back wired vs closed back wireless. If you want really clean audio, with the best microphone on a gaming headset, PC38x will not disappoint. I’m happy to recommend it to everyone, but you have to be aware of what you’re getting with open back audio.
Would you say the directional audio on the PC38x is up to par with a lot of the more recent headsets? I'm swapping from my old Astro A40s TR edition to a pair of PC38x, but my Astros were super inconsistent in terms of directional audio.
Is the cloud 3 compatible with xbox?
Edit: it is NOT. My initial answer was wrong, as @shaiyahtimmons3122 points out below.
How is it compatible with Xbox when it doesn’t have an aux option or dongle access for Xbox?
It does have a dongle. USB A and/or USB C. Plug that into the console.
Hello again, I’m not sure if you’re aware but the usb dongle is only specific to PC and PlayStation. Microsoft does not allow usb audio on the Xbox unless it’s licensed specifically for Xbox
Now if the headset had a 3.5 aux then it would work but usb will not but the cloud 3 wireless does not have a 3.5 aux cable.
I have an Xbox Series X and PS5.
You’re 100% correct, I am wrong. My apologies. I’m so used to seeing consoles+PC listed on boxes and sure enough on the Cloud III box it only says PC, PS5/PS4, and Switch. Editing my comment above.
Sound, mic, battery life and comfortness are much better on the hyperx cloud 3... nova has more adjustments and bluetooth... I have both of them.
I order cloud 3 wireless i hope i will be satisfied 🎉
Is the sound that much better on Cloud 3? I'm thinking about buying them and I've watched multiple reviews. A fair number of them seem to agree that Cloud 3 sound is at times worse than Cloud 2, which wasn't phenomenal in the first place either.
@@kolosmenus yes cloud 3 wireless is miles better then cloud 3 wired and ye the sound is close to harman curve so its the best for everything.
Yes, wireless is better but shorter life time@@Shwapx
@@Shwapxthat wasn’t relevant at all to what he was talking about.
This is underrated. Good video. I am stuck in choosing between the 2
Which one did you get?
Nova 7. Tried returning it so i can get a blackshark. But they did not allow my refund. Now im stuck using this trash. My $5 xiaomi piston performs better in valorant than this nova 7.
@@michaelt1253 nova is better, I have both. However, hyper X sound is just so good, I never see any headphone has better sound than the hyper X
@@michaelt1253 man i got one and returned it as well. every reviewer says its the best headset, but mine had so many audio glitches, and no joke the mic was way worse than my amazon brand wireless headset that has had no issues. sound quality was also marginally better, which should not be the case for a 150$ more product. returned it and might buy the cloud 3
Nova 7 looks better on paper but in the end sound quality and comfort>all other fancy features. For me these are more important than anything else. And hyper x has better quality(both sound and mic),more comfortable and better battery life. Those all other features nova 7 has is a nice bonus but it doesnt matter if the sound quality isnt as good. Also one thing no one mentions is that steelseries usb c dongle is so wide it blocks usb ports next to it which is super anoying and defeats the purpose of being usb c. Hyper x dongle is taller but doesnt block other ports next to it. I have case that has 2 usb A and 1 usb C port on the front and I like to use the dongle on the front port of the case for easy access since I sometimes might use it in nintnedo switch or other devices but with nova 7 if I use it in front usb C it will block usb port next to it.
I have both now (Cloud III for PC and Nova 7X for Xbox) and I can confirm that the Cloud III is way more comforty than the Nova.
Soundwise they are pretty comparable however I do notice clipping on the Cloud III whenever there is high pitch sound. This is acutally very distracting because it happens in RUclips video's like this one as well.
To me it seems like the drivers in the Cloud III cannot handle the high treble configuration the headset has by default.
great review
You want features go with the nova7, you want quality mic/sound/comfort go with cloud3
The video I was looking for, you had pretty much the same needs I had, a headphone for office, and occasional gaming and occasional connected to the phone, soundcore Q30 was a bummer for me because I cant use the mic in Windows. Thank you
Dude! I enjoy every minute of the video! very informative and you cover all the points and needs for any buyer who's confused between any headsets, Great job! thank you for your efforts 💯
Note: dont forget to change the mic frequency in the setting from 16000hz to 32000hz, huge difference
I know its been a year, but this video is great- nice job dude. The software alone is a reason to get the Steelseries, even if its the Arctis Nova3. Sonar just makes everything sound better than the HyperX. I am taking my CLOUD 3 back to Microcenter and getting either the Nova7 or another Nova 3 100% because of the software. I see comments below saying HyperX is better sounding? I messed with their very limited EQ and can not even get it close to my Nova 3's. I would be ok HyperX if I had never used Sonar before.
Happy Thanksgiving! Great video!
Thanks buddy, same to you
Thank you for the Test. I was stuck between those two headsets. They are down to 135€ for the Steelseries and 114€ für the Cloud 3 right now. What sold me the HyperX was the big difference between the two mics - I think it is very noticable in your video. Also the comfort aspect and simplicity. My kids use my pc from time to time and I don't want to fiddle with that strap.
Are you sure that the cloud3 mic is correct installed? You need to select the highest bandwith
Yeah it sounds way better if you set it to 32000Hz in the windows settings. It sounds way better I tested with my brother via Discord.
Cloud 3s all the way, better comfort, better sound quality, battery life.
Cloud comfort and style is the kind of comfort that simply works for everyone, still to this day cloud2s has been most comfortable headset ive used, ive tried steelseries banded headsets and cannot say the same.
If your ears get hot with the leathers cups, you can buy aftermarket cups for cloud heaphones, velour/leather oval or round and even ”angled” cups.
Im the type of guy that cares about a headset simply of what it does BUT bluetooth connection tough is something that i would want to my wireless headset but buying nova 7 bc of that instead of cloud3 is just not worth it.
What is better hyperx cloud iii wireless or arctis7P+
I just returned my Nova 7's as there were many audio glitches and the comfort didnt feel worth 200. I also tried the Turtle Beach stealth 600s but they were uncomfy. I am now looking at the Cloud 3s.... what do i do
I bought both but only kept the CLoud 3 bc the nova 7 had too tight fit from the band and the highs being too sharp
These are like 4 times my original budget in my country but I'm still watching
I got the steelseries a year ago, going to return them today as I never liked the sound quality and don't use much of the features. I'll get the cloud 3 and try them out.
If you have the money the Asus ROG Delta IIs are badass. Working on a video now.
did you buy cloud 3 ,
@ I did, in my opinion they better than the steelseries and have a better range and sound quality!
@@alexgorila12 some people say that sound volume is low and bass is not enough for music so i am confused
@@maps4411 volume is ok, I usually keep it at 70% anyway, bass is definitely better than the steelseries.
Bought Nova Pro wireless, arriving tomorrow! Now I do own Hyper X Cloud II wired version.
I also had Cloud 2's and bought Nova Pro Wireless but had to return them because they weren't comfortable and mic sounded very similar to cloud 2's which is kinda not good considering the price... My main drawback for Novas were especially the weird thingy inside the earcup that were just poking on my ear, so uncomfortable.
@@crowthebirb-chirp it’s ANC who is knocking into your head. I do not have this issue, I guess it depends on your head size and ear shape. If you order wicked cushions (which I did) they are wider and with new cushions this problem disappears for everyone.
The sound quality is better than Cloud II, mic is about the same. But I use this headset for work and CS2 so wireless is a must for me.
But if you have a small head I guess it’s uncomfortable. I have an average head and I use these at minimum settings, for my gf these are too big and uncomfortable.
@@UbbeWankenubbe Do they actually sound better than the cloud 2 wired cause I got what I heard is one of the best wireless headsets (Logitech pro x2) and just returned it today, it sounds so bad in CS footsteps and gun shot sounds are so mixed , I really want a wireless headset but that just put me off.
@@SpaceC4det1 I play only CS2 and these headphones are good for steps, but I use them for office work, music when walking my dog outside and CS2.
It’s better than cloud II, but not significantly.
The biggest plus is wireless as I can gear when the game starts and can walk around home in meantime.
@@UbbeWankenubbe thanks mate
I had the cheap hyper X headset that was like $60 I believe and I just bought the nova 7P and honestly the hyper X was more comfortable and honestly sounded better and my friends say I sounded better on the hypers and there’s a lot of feedback on the mic for the nova’s. Unfortunately I really wouldn’t recommend the steel series to anyone. I think I’m going to return them and get the hyper X.
I’m trying to find a good PC headset that is better than my current, older SteelSeries 7p+ with a better mic and a chatmix dial. People keep recommending the Audeze Maxwell headset, but it’s so expensive… what else can you recommend? Thank you!
you think i should buy the arctis nova 3 or the hyper x cloud 3
the nova 7 feature of two device connection at the same time is a deal breaker for me, i want to play pubg on iPad and chat with friends on discord on my mac, and i can’t do that on the hyperx.
It’s a feature I really wish more headsets had. So many either have neither, or include a toggle (one OR the other at a time). Only ones I own that allow both are the A50 X and they’re steep at $380.
Hi,what’s headset you recommended for gaming,watching movies up to 65 dollars
Thank you for the video!
19:31 exactly my words :D
I feel it’s a missed opportunity to not tall about battery life.
hey i got some question
im looking to get my 1st premium headset and i watched some reviews of nova 7 and people didnt like the sound quality of it also the comfort and the build quality i wanna make sure like i dont really use bluetooth that much so no issue but i wanna know which one has best sound quality and comfort and build quality i wanna get the better one can u quickly answer because im gonna get one of them tomorrow thanks 🙏
If you don’t care about the Bluetooth functionality get the Cloud IIIs
@@MercuryTV thanks man one last time to make sure does cloud 3 have better sound quality? mostly for fps games thanks
@arashgames7 yeah I would say it takes the edge in sound quality and comfort between the two.
Hey is it arctis nova 7 better than 7x?
The 7x is for xbox the 7 is for pc
@@ebobe123 thanks i took the nova 7 for my switch and they work very good :)
for fps game player (specifically valorant and cs2), which headset should I choose? I don't care about additional software just plug and play! Tks u :D
If you really have no use whatsoever for the Bluetooth or game/chat mixer, I would go with the Cloud IIIs for the better audio and comfort.
@@MercuryTV tks sir
steelseries still make crackling noises?? is it just in a few steelseries headsets? or is this problem to all headsets? cause this is why i am looking for a second opinion that is budget friendly but also very good as steelseries or better, please help
I think the crackling noise can be expected with most wireless headsets when there’s no game audio, and you’ve got other wireless devices nearby. However, none of the headsets I use or have tested have suffered from overly annoying crackling, most definitely not during gaming, and only if you’ve really got the volume high and are basically looking for it. If you don’t need the game chat mixer, or Bluetooth, just grab the Cloud IIIs.
@@MercuryTV but then i have seen reviews with Steel Series Arctis Nova 3 that it does crackle and it is not even a wireless
Oh man somethings f*cked up then. I’ve had dozens of wired headsets and none of them crackle. Low quality cabling maybe, messed up 3.5 jack, etc.
@@MercuryTV it is also the provided cabling, they say it is mostly when usb c is used as cable, but when it is aux it is fine
Nice job Matt
This video is so real
Arctis nova 7 with Sonar software is Amazing... But if dont use Sonar so bad flat sound headset.
would you still recommend the Epos PC38x or the EPOS H6Pro?
PC38x all day every day.
@@MercuryTV great :) thanks for the fast respons
Can i use HyperX cloud 3 wireless version on my smartphone?❤
no its not blutooth capable
If your phone has usb c you should be able to
If it has lightning then you might be able to get it to work with a lighting to 3.5mm convertion but idk
How are the Steelseries out of the box (i don't own a computer)
Out of the Box extremely Bad... The hyperx are really good Out of the Box tho
Yeah gotta disagree with the other commenter here. Out of the box they’re fine. I wouldn’t have used them past the initial hour or so if they had been “extremely bad” lol. HyperX do sound really good though.
on the steel series you have to make to many adjustments to get them close to the hyperx, so if you want to do that fine, if not stick to the hyperx. The connectivity on the steel series with bloototh is better. The hyperx have 4 to 5 times better battery, no need to adjust anything just plug and play and a way better microfone.
You have to use the GG software to turn off the volume limiter on the Nova 7 right away or they are too damn quiet
Nice video!
Steel series are terrible. I typically use audiophile headphones but love the HYper X.
Please help. My headset just gave up. Do either of this going to work from different communication/calling platform? I work 8hrs a day and plays a lot of fps games. And I don't want to get a headset that I can't use on my work. Jabra evolve2 65 is my go to but budget is a problem.
And I want something I can use on my phone whenever I'm watching movies/anime.
@MercuryTV
Hey buddy. Yes, the Arctis Nova 7 is going to do exactly what you're describing here. You can be connected to your PC for gaming/work via the USB dongle, and your phone through Bluetooth at the same time. I never tried something like a Teams call from the PC while using my phone for videos - if anything it was the other way around where I would be gaming on my PC and take a cell call via Bluetooth.
@@MercuryTV Thank you for this. One last question please. Sometimes it's a bit loud in here. I live in a studio type house. They say that the arctis nova 7/p has ANC. Can you tell me a bit of your experience about the microphone?
Great video
I have the last gen of both and the hyper X is WAY better. now I cant say anything about the new stuff but kingston has been around for way longer and I personal thing the build quality is better. steelseries is really over rated. I got one of there keyboards and im not impressed.
"I need everybody on discord to just shut the fuck up"
Bindable deafen/mute feature on discord a new thing for ya?
Sure is! Good to know there is one. Is there a “turn everyone to 15-20% volume one”? I’d probably find that more useful.
@@MercuryTV no, not that kind unfortunately. But as fully muted, yes they have that one atleast.
Right on brother thanks for the tip. Have a good one.
You can lower people's sounds when you speak, there is a setting for it but I don't think there is one that lowers peoples sounds when not speaking.
@@MercuryTV
So which one is better 😂
Cloud III Wireless easily. Better Mic, Better sound quality.
Cloud lll wireless
Cloud 3
@@MercuryTVfrom what I have read from all of these comments, I would conclude that most people find the Cloud III more preferable.
@@deathblossom1153 Definitely seems to be the consensus. I still stand by my remarks - that the feature set for a flagship headset like the Cloud III is lacking - but if you don't care about Bluetooth or a chat/game volume mixer, then it's a moot point.
Hyperx cloud lll ave pretty much long cable for charge 🤣
Actually, to do what you say about muting Discord while playing, leads me to think that you use Discord on your mobile, that is psychotic. Removing that, you don't mention any useful functionality for cases other than yours in particular. Good video although too focused on "your" comfort.
Definitely Discord on PC. Cloud III has no way to control chat volume on the headset, Steelseries does. I don’t think that’s a niche function but rather a decent selling point for anyone who spends time gaming while in Discord with friends.
Cloud 3 mic sounded better
Idk if it would be a fair comparison to ask this, but would you, in your experience and opinion, recommend the PC38X over these two headsets?
So that’s tough because they are entirely different beasts. Open back wired vs closed back wireless. If you want really clean audio, with the best microphone on a gaming headset, PC38x will not disappoint. I’m happy to recommend it to everyone, but you have to be aware of what you’re getting with open back audio.
Would you say the directional audio on the PC38x is up to par with a lot of the more recent headsets?
I'm swapping from my old Astro A40s TR edition to a pair of PC38x, but my Astros were super inconsistent in terms of directional audio.