Which is better for PC gaming?

The Arctis Nova. It is built for PC with a 3.5mm jack, surround sound and a boom mic. The Hecate is Bluetooth and some buyers report its mic not showing up as a PC input.

Which is better for Switch or phone gaming?

The Hecate G2BT. It connects over Bluetooth 5.2 to Switch, phones and tablets, and runs up to 36 hours per charge.

Is the Arctis Nova worth the extra money?

If you play on PC and want a boom mic and surround sound, yes. At $59.99 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, it costs about $40 more than the Hecate's $19.99 low.

Which has the better microphone?

The Arctis Nova. Its detachable boom mic covers 100-10000 Hz with noise cancelling. The Hecate's built-in dual mic works for calls but has reported PC input problems.

The Hecate at 180g. SteelSeries does not list a weight for the Arctis Nova here, but it uses AirWeave memory foam pads for comfort.

Does either need charging?

Only the Hecate. It charges over USB-C in about 2 hours and lasts up to 36 hours with lights off. The Arctis Nova is wired and never needs charging.

Edifier Hecate G2BT Gaming Headset vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Gaming Headset

Buy the Hecate G2BT if you want a cheap wireless headset for Switch, phone or laptop gaming and chat. Buy the Arctis Nova if you play on PC and want a wired 3.5mm headset with a boom mic and surround sound. The Hecate is $19.99 at its lowest recorded price since October 31, 2026. The Arctis Nova is $59.99 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, and has sold near $44.99 to $49.99 in the days before.

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