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General

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Series

Cloud Alpha1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The page links the wired Cloud Alpha as the related product. RTINGS calls this model the wireless variant of the Cloud Alpha.

Arctis Nova1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product title Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2. Standard 7, not 7P/7X models.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

4P5D4AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026US store SKU 4P5D4AA, Black-Red.

61730, 61731, 61732, HS311Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026PC edition product IDs only. HS31 regulatory headset identity from guide page 42. 7P/7X are separately marketed models.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory model No. HS31 (Wireless Headset), HS31TX (Transceiver)

GTIN / EAN

1961880460361Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Barcode 196188046036 on the store's Black-Red variant (Shopify product JSON).

5707119065597, 5707119065610, 5707119065634, 810164142122, 810164142139, 8101641421461Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026PC colour variants EAN and UPC only, as embedded product/variant data.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 January 20223Press releasebusinesswire.com/news/home/20220104005035/en/HyperX-Unveils-Worlds-First-300-Hour-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-at-CES-2022Read 23 October 2026Dated Jan 4, 2022, CES 2022 announcement by HyperX.

14 October 20259Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026Launch release October 14, 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026In stock on the maker US store.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product purchase section offers Buy Now for standard Gen 2. Not original gen 1 store.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless16Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/introducing-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2Read 23 October 2026SteelSeries' launch post presents the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 as the upgraded version of the 2022 Arctis Nova 7 Wireless.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless12Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless a solid successor to the original Cloud Alpha Wireless.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.993Press releasebusinesswire.com/news/home/20220104005035/en/HyperX-Unveils-Worlds-First-300-Hour-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-at-CES-2022Read 23 October 2026Pricing and expected availability in February at $199.99 through the HyperX US network. US dollars, tax treatment not stated.

$199.999Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026PC edition MSRP US $199.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€199.999Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026PC edition EMEA MSRP €199.99.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, EU, GB2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 30 September 2026German store, EUR prices

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black-Red1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Colour: Black-Red, the only variant.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Differences section: one colour variant, Black/Red.

Black, White, Magenta1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Standard Nova 7 Gen 2 product color options Black, White, Magenta with SKU 61730/61731/61732. No 7P/7X colors inherited.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Product type Gaming Headsets, titled Wireless Gaming Headset.

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product category gaming headsets, marketing game audio and PC/console gaming.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Form factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.

Over-ear6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Review introduction/build: over-ear circumaural earcups, standard Nova 7 Gen 2.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Form factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.

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Wearing style

Headband7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Soft headband with red stitching that extends in about 8 increments over an aluminum frame.

Headband3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview labels Elastic Headband and two earcups. Headband is the wearing support.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

None6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Foldable: No.

Flat11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review and published hardware photograph 18 show flat-swivel folding. No inward-fold mode is documented or added.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

No9Reviewblog.bestbuy.ca/tv-audio-home-theatre/headphones/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review dated June 6, 2022: ear cups are fixed and non-swiveling. Dexerto says the ear cups cannot lay flat. Tom's Hardware describes only vertical tilt on a swivel joint, which does not count as swivel here.

Yes11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review photograph shows rotation flat, rather than tilt alone. The review identifies the right-side ChatMix control and its Engine device title identifies the standard Nova 7 Gen 2.

RGB lighting

No6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RGB lighting: No.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Lighting None. Verdict: No RGB.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design: no RGB lighting on the headset.

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

07Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Lighting None. The HyperX logo on the ear cups is not illuminated.

012Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/6306426/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-svartRead 7 October 2026No decorative backlighting on exact black PC 61730. The maker manual labels the power, Bluetooth and microphone-mute indicators, which are status lights and excluded from decorative lighting-zone count.

Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets.

Dynamic7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 202640mm Neodymium dynamic

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets. The page names HyperX Dual Chamber Drivers.

40mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Neodymium Drivers 40 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

16Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Driver: Dynamic, 50 mm, 1 driver.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets.

Neodymium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Neodymium Drivers 40 mm.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min15 HzMax21 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Frequency response: 15 Hz - 21 kHz.

Min20 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Frequency Response 20 Hz to 22 kHz.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

62Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Battery and Power: Impedance 62 ohm. The press release, Tom's Hardware and HotHardware give the same value. The store page leaves it out.

36Ω1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Impedance 36 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

103dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Sensitivity: 103 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz.

105dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 105 dBSPL @ 1 kHz/1 mW

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Published as dBSPL/mW, so per 1 mW.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Sensitivity 105 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz, per 1 mW explicit.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026T.H.D: less than or equal to 2 %. Stored as the upper bound.

3%1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion < 3%

Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

48kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sampling rates: 48 kHz. Wireless USB audio, stereo.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Bit-Depth: 24 bit. USB 2.0, through the wireless adapter.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Bit-depth: 24 bit.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes10Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Published exact standard-model Engine device-settings screenshot shows custom playback EQ saved on the device, separately selectable for 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Sonar host-only processing is documented separately. Supports device-stored EQ for those active transports. No powered EQ is claimed for passive analog listening. This exact PC evidence avoids relying on the differently tested 7P review.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

105Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026NGENUITY has several EQ presets and a 10-band custom EQ.

1010Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Ten visible custom playback EQ control points in the exact standard-model SteelSeries GG Engine Audio screenshot. The screenshot title is Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 and the separate microphone panel is below it. Sonar host equalization and microphone presets are not counted.

EQ presets

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Call of Duty, Fortnite, Flat1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Confirmed named subset. Maker calls out Call of Duty and Fortnite game presets. Exact standard-model Engine screenshot separately shows Flat. The number of downloadable profiles changes, so a complete fixed catalogue is not claimed. Playback profiles are distinct from microphone profiles.10Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact PC Engine screenshot explicitly labels the playback equalizer preset Flat. This adds one confirmed name to the maker Call of Duty/Fortnite subset.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

DTS Headphone:X3Press releasebusinesswire.com/news/home/20220104005035/en/HyperX-Unveils-Worlds-First-300-Hour-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-at-CES-2022Read 23 October 2026Specifications: Included virtual surround sound DTS Headphone:X. It runs in NGENUITY on Windows.

360° Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 360° Spatial Audio: Supported

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

Yes3Press releasebusinesswire.com/news/home/20220104005035/en/HyperX-Unveils-Worlds-First-300-Hour-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-at-CES-2022Read 23 October 2026Specifications: Included virtual surround sound DTS Headphone:X.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public header: Noise Cancelling No, wireless, closed-back, dynamic, mic yes. Reviewed 2022-05-09. The measured results are member-only and were not used.

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026There is no active noise cancellation

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Close to the SoundGuys house target curve, with the boosted low end typical of gaming headsets. Sound up to about 200 Hz is roughly 5 dB louder than the reviewers prefer.5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026Review published 2022-09-16 and updated 2025-01-21. Compared with the SoundGuys house target curve. The graph loads dynamically, so the summary follows the written findings.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Detachable and loud but not the clearest. Speech stays intelligible and the reviewer does not recommend it for podcast recording.5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026Mic score 5.0. Detachable and loud, but not the clearest. Speech intelligibility is not a problem. Not suited to podcast recording.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	327.45

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026327 hours 27 minutes of continuous playback of real music peaking at 75 dB(SPL). The page does not name the connection. The headset has only a 2.4 GHz connection. ANC and lighting do not exist and are left out.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

327.45h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Detachable noise-cancelling microphone with LED status indicator.

Retractable boom1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026ClearCast Gen 2 - Retractable Boom

Microphone element

Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Microphone element: Electret condenser microphone.

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Bidirectional1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Polar pattern: Bi-directional, noise-cancelling. Stored as bidirectional. Noise-cancelling is the maker's label and is not a processing claim.

Bidirectional1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Bidirectional Noise Cancelling

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

16Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Microphone: detachable boom, bidirectional, 1 mic.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min50Max7,200Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Frequency response (microphone): 50 Hz - 7.2 kHz.

Min100Max7,000Hz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 100-6500Hz (BT) 100-7000Hz (2.4G). The 2.4 GHz range is stored. Microphone Bandwidth is published as 16KHz/8Bit

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-15dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Microphone sensitivity: -15 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz.

-12dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as -12 dBV/Pa (Near-field) -15 dBV/Pa (Far-field). Near-field value stored

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Sonar AI processes transmitted microphone speech on a Windows PC. This is software-side processing when Sonar is running, not a claim of autonomous AI processing in the headset or playback ANC. The PC maker page explicitly offers this enhancement.

Flip to mute

No6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Flip-to-mute: No.

No12Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/6306426/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-svartRead 7 October 2026Exact standard black SKU question is answered by retailer staff. Retraction does not automatically mute the mic. A physical mute button on the left cup is used. This is push-pull retraction, not a flip-up mute boom.

Mute button

Yes4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Mic mute button: press to toggle mute.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview Mic Mute Button (item 6). Microphone chapter mic mute operation and LED.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Mic mute button: LED on means muted, LED off means active. Tom's Hardware and HotHardware describe the LED ring at the microphone.

LED on mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product overview item 4: Microphone Mute LED

Sidetone

Yes4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Mic mute button: hold 3 seconds to toggle mic monitoring.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/40316271228941-What-is-the-difference-between-Nova-7-and-Nova-7-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Official Gen 2 vs Gen 1 support article: Arctis Companion App controls sidetone and EQ in real time for Gen 2.

Adjustable sidetone

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Yes4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/40316271228941-What-is-the-difference-between-Nova-7-and-Nova-7-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Adjust EQ, sidetone, and more on the fly in the Companion App

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The box lists a pop filter and the maker photo shows a foam cover on the microphone.

No11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact-model microphone close-up shows its uncovered perforated housing. The complete standard maker package inventory supplies no separate foam cover. An internal mesh or built-in acoustic material is not a foam microphone windscreen.

Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

2.4 GHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Wireless: 2.4 GHz via USB wireless adapter. Audio connection: Wireless USB. No other audio connection is listed.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Analog3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wireless Setup via USB-C dongle, Bluetooth chapter and wired 3.5 mm connection chapter. USB-C headset port charges only.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRRS3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Included cable: 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm. The 4-pole end plugs into the device

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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3.5 mm3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 11: 3.5 mm Wired Audio Jack on the headset

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

0.5m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Cable length 0.5 m, cable type USB charge cable.

1.5m3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Longest included cable: USB-C to USB-A charging cable, 1.5 m

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026USB-C charge port on the headset.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview USB-C Charging Jack (item 7). Charging chapter uses USB-C to USB-A cable.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Reasons to avoid: no Bluetooth or wired connectivity. The USB-C port is for charging.

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026The USB connection on the headset is only for charging the unit

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026No wired connectivity. The 3.5 mm port carries only the detachable microphone.

Yes8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3014674/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026The 3.5 mm jack serves as an emergency solution in the event of battery failure

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Box includes a USB wireless adapter.

Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package Contents includes USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle, and USB-A adapter.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-A7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026A 2.4 GHz USB Type-A dongle.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Compact USB-C Wireless Dongle with a USB-C to USB-A adapter3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Guide page 3: native USB-C multi-platform dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male adapter supplied separately.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Wireless range: up to 20 meters. The press release adds that range varies with environmental conditions.

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Bluetooth

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5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Bluetooth Support V5.0. PCWorld says Bluetooth 5.3, the maker wins

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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SBC6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026The only supported Bluetooth codec is the SBC codec

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Mix Game and Mobile Audio paragraph: hear both simultaneously, game via USB-C dongle plus music/calls Bluetooth.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Setup sections cover PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The maker's compatibility statement says PC.5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026Works with PC, PlayStation consoles and a docked Nintendo Switch. Not Xbox or phones.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026The dongle works with PlayStation consoles, PC and a docked Nintendo Switch.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Current exact PC product compatibility card says Switch 1/2. The iPhone (USB-C) card explicitly supports USB-C Wireless or BT. Base PC Black/White/Magenta scope is maintained. 7X Xbox licensing and dongle are excluded.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 standard Nova 7 Gen 2 system compatibility. Xbox wireless edition excluded.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS4	2.4 GHz	Yes
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available

Source4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026PC, PS4 and PS5 setup: plug in the USB adapter and set the HyperX headset as both the audio output and the microphone input.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Wireless over the 2.4 GHz dongle on PlayStation, PC and a docked Switch. The 3.5 mm port on the earcup is for the microphone only, and playback over it did not work on a PS4 controller, an undocked Switch or an Xbox One controller.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS5	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS4	2.4 GHz	Not available
macOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No
iOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Current PC product card: Switch 1/2, USB-C Wireless or BT (mic over 2.4 only). Added Switch 2 dongle input with microphone and Bluetooth rows for both Switch generations without microphone. iPhone (USB-C): USB-C Wireless or BT. iOS dongle row applies to USB-C iPhone models only. Existing original-guide dongle rows are preserved. Unstated iOS microphone flags remain absent.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Setup page: USB-A to PC and PS5/PS4, USB-C to PC, Android, Switch and Mac, all over 2.4 GHz

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

1,500mAh9Reviewblog.bestbuy.ca/tv-audio-home-theatre/headphones/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review states a 1500 mAh (5.55 Wh) battery, which matches 3.7 V. The maker publishes no capacity. unbox.ph (2022-01-07) gives the same 1500 mAh with no source.10Press articleunbox.ph/news/the-new-hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-boasts-300-hour-battery-lifeRead 23 October 2026News article dated January 7, 2022 says the headset runs on a 1,500 mAh battery. It cites no source for the figure.

850mAh3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Model 653033PN3, Rated Capacity 850 mAh

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026The Nova 7's battery is built in

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026One installed internal 653033PN3 battery is declared for HS31. No spare battery is supplied in the complete standard PC package. This is not the two-pack hot-swap Nova Pro system.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	300

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Battery life: up to 300 hours, tested at 50 % headphone volume. ANC is absent. Decorative lighting is not stated.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	54
Bluetooth	No	No	42

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Battery Life technical table: 54 h 2.4 GHz, 42 h Bluetooth, 38 h simultaneous. Last mode cannot be represented by single-connection enum. No ANC or RGB.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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54h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Overview names a USB-C charge port and a USB-C charge cable.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview USB-C Charging Jack (item 7). Charging chapter uses USB-C to USB-A cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

270min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Charge time: 4.5 hours.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for up to 6 hours play

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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6h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 202650+ Hour Battery Life feature: 15 minutes charging adds 6 hours. Wireless setting not explicitly scoped.

Use while charging

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Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Connectivity/charging discussion permits using wireless playback while USB-C charges. USB port charging only.

Charging dock or stand

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None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Standard PC package has no charging dock. The documented charging arrangement uses the headset USB-C jack and cable. No maker-supported dedicated dock or contact charging system was found. Optional generic stands are not represented as a product-specific dock.

Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Power button, mic mute button and volume wheel.

Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026On-Ear Controls: Volume Dial, Chat Mix Dial, Power, Pairing, Bluetooth, Mute

Volume control

Wheel4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Volume wheel: scroll up or down to adjust volume.

Wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview Volume Wheel (item 5). Ordinary headset volume, Chat Mix dial separate.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Hardware dial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Chat Mix dial on Nova 7 and 7X. The page FAQ says the Nova 7P uses the same dial for sidetone instead

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026Memory foam ear pads and headband cushion covered in leatherette.

Suspension strap3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 1: Elastic Headband7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Suspended inner headband design

Headband material

Memory foam covered in leatherette7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Soft pebblestone leatherette headband with red stitching. The ear cups use memory foam.

Stretchable fabric13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-accessories/arctis-nova-7-gen-2-headbandRead 7 October 2026Maker replacement part specifically fits the Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 family. Material of the elastic suspension strap is stretchable fabric. The separate outer frame remains steel. No unreported fibre composition is guessed.

Frame material

Aluminum1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Frame Type: Aluminum.

Steel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Steel Construction and premium steel construction

Ear cup material

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Plastic6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Earcups made of solid-feeling matte plastic

Ear pad material

Memory foam and premium leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Ear Cushions: Memory foam and premium leatherette.

AirWeave fabric3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 2: Airweave Ear Cushions

Replaceable ear pads

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Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Ear cushions are marked as accessories and replacement parts at steelseries.com/gaming-accessories

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Detachable microphone1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Detachable microphone (the page does not describe replaceable ear cushions).

Elastic Headband, Airweave Ear Cushions, USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Items marked with * as accessories and replacement parts

Software

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Companion app

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Compatible with HyperX NGENUITY software.

SteelSeries GG, Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6) and Android (Android 9). GG Engine for Windows 8.1+ and Mac OS 10.13+. Sonar needs Windows 10+

App platforms

Windows8Reviewbgr.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review dated April 11, 2022: tuning is done in NGENUITY, which is available only on Windows. HotHardware also says macOS and Linux are not supported.

Windows, macOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Software/Companion App downloads: iOS and Android Arctis Companion App. SteelSeries GG requires Windows/Mac. Sonar Windows only. Mac GG does not imply Mac Sonar.

User firmware updates

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026NGENUITY offers firmware updates.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026NGENUITY updated the headset firmware to v4.1.0.2 during the review.

Yes8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3014674/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Firmware updates for the headset through SteelSeries GG on PC

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

322g(11.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Weight: 322 g. The press release gives 322 g for the headset and 335 g with the microphone. The store page rounds to 0.7 lb. The datasheet lists product and package dimensions as the same 11.6 x 21.4 x 23 cm, so no dimensions are stored.

325g(11.5 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Box Contents: Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Headset 325 g/0.72 lbs

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

Discord, TeamSpeak1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The detachable microphone is Discord and TeamSpeak certified.

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FCC ID

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ZHK-HS313Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026FCC ID: ZHK-HS31 (Wireless Headset), ZHK-HS31TX (Transceiver)

Other certifications

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CE, RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), RED (2014/53/EU), REACH (EC) 1907/2006, UKCA14Regulatory filingsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/41247789928077Read 7 October 2026Maker support page labels this attachment CE DOC_ARCTIS NOVA 7 (GEN 2).pdf. It identifies HS31 headset and HS31TX/HS31TXX transceivers and declares the listed EU programs. UKCA is established by the separately cited Gen 2 UK declaration. These are conformity declarations, not Hi-Res or voice-app certification.15Regulatory filingsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/41247891469709Read 7 October 2026UK Declaration of Conformity explicitly names Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2, 7P Gen 2 and 7X Gen 2, models HS31/HS31TX/HS31TXX. It declares UK EMC, safety, radio and hazardous-substance regulations. Issued 2 July 2025.

In the box

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In the box

Wireless gaming headset, USB wireless adapter, USB charge cable, Detachable mic, Pop filter, Quick start guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026What's included in the box: Wireless Gaming Headset, USB Wireless Adapter, USB Charge Cable, Detachable Mic, Pop Filter, Quick Start Guide.

Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Headset, USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle, USB-C Female to USB-A Male Dongle Adapter, USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable (5 ft / 1.5 m), 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable (3.3 ft / 1 m)3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents. The product page lists only four items and leaves out the 3.5 mm cable. The guide wins

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB charge cable	0.5	1

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Cable length 0.5 m, cable type USB charge cable.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable	1.5	1
5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable	1	1

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package Contents: USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable 5 ft/1.5 m, 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable 3.3 ft/1 m. One each. Dongle adapter is listed separately.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The box contents list has no case or pouch.

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Links

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product title Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2. Standard 7, not 7P/7X models.

Spec sheet

www.tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026HP datasheet for 4P5D4AA, September 2026 edition, hosted by a distributor.

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Online maker technical specification sheet for the standard PC edition 61730. Public rendered-page payload supplies the complete labelled technical tables. This is not the different 7P or 7X page.

Manual

www.manualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.html4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026ManualsLib copy of the maker's Quick Start Guide for the 4P5D4AA, document 4402218B. It is a copy, not a maker-hosted file.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gen 2 product page links PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdf, complete guide with regulatory model HS31. First generation manual family filename alone is not proof. Current maker link resolves identity.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026US store: Warranty 2 years.

2years5Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-What-does-my-warranty-cover-and-how-long-does-it-lastRead 30 September 2026EU: 2-year minimum. North America and APAC: at least 1 year

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.