Gaming
Razer Kaira HyperSpeed
64Good
$100
Full review dataRazer Kaira HyperSpeed vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
86Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Razer Kaira HyperSpeed
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
HearWiki score
64
86
Sound
6.8
8.2
Battery
7.2
9.3
Calls
6.4
8.8
Value
7.8
8.6
Price (USD)
$100
$130
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (2024) against Razer Kaira HyperSpeed (2023). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 adds Custom EQ and Companion app.
- Kaira HyperSpeed2023
- Arctis Nova 520241 yr newer
What differsKaira HyperSpeedArctis Nova 5
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Kaira HyperSpeedArctis Nova 5
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $100
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 64
- 86
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 50 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 36 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
- 93 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 15 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 302 g
- 265 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- No
- -
What reviewers said
Razer Kaira HyperSpeed
The Razer Kaira HyperSpeed is a wireless gaming headset designed for low-latency play, featuring 50mm drivers and a 30-hour battery life. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, but lacks ANC and app support, making it a straightforward choice for gamers prioritizing responsiveness and comfort.
- Pro:Low-latency wireless performance
- Pro:Comfortable Flowknit ear cushions
- Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Sound quality can be inconsistent
- Con:No custom EQ or app support
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is a wireless gaming headset that prioritizes long-lasting performance, boasting a 60-hour battery and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It features a balanced sound signature from its 40mm drivers and a noise-canceling mic for clear communication, all wrapped in a comfortable design. Multipoint support allows seamless switching between gaming and mobile devices.
- Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for easy device switching
- Pro:Balanced sound profile suitable for various games
- Con:No active noise cancellation for immersion
- Con:No water resistance for durability
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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