Which is better for PS5?

The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3. It lists PS4 and PS5 support; the Arctis Nova 7x Gen 2 lists Xbox only.

Which has longer battery life?

The Turtle Beach, at up to 80 hours versus up to 50 hours for the Arctis Nova 7x Gen 2.

Is the SteelSeries worth the extra $41?

Only if you need Xbox support or simulated surround sound. Otherwise the Turtle Beach covers PlayStation and lasts longer for less.

Does the Turtle Beach have surround sound?

No. Its listing says no simulated surround sound and a 2.0 stereo speaker configuration. The Arctis Nova 7x Gen 2 does offer simulated surround.

The Arctis Nova 7x Gen 2. The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 is listed for PlayStation consoles only.

Do either support Bluetooth?

Both do. The Turtle Beach uses Bluetooth 5.2 and also has Wi-Fi; the SteelSeries lists Bluetooth but no Wi-Fi.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2

The Stealth 700 Gen 3 is the better buy for PlayStation owners: it costs $159 at Walmart as of November 8, 2026, versus $199.99 at Best Buy for the Arctis Nova 7x Gen 2, and it is built for PS4 and PS5. The Nova 7x Gen 2 is the pick for Xbox players and anyone who wants simulated surround sound. The $41 gap favors Turtle Beach unless you need Xbox support or virtual surround.

Today the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 costs $40.99 less at its best price.

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