Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed vs SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Battery | 50 h | 60 h |
Between the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed and Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed comes out ahead in driver size, while the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins on battery. Overall, the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed scores 64.1 and the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless scores 53.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed if you care most about driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Pick the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery. The single most decisive one: Battery — 20.00% more. 60 h vs 50 h.
Both ship with comparable 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, mic noise cancellation, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed or SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless?
Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed leads the current Mars Score by 10.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed if…
Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed has the measurable edge on driver size mm.
Choose SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if…
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless has the measurable edge on battery life h.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed wins
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Why SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 60 h vs 50 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | truelead | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Logitech - G Pro X 2 Lightspeed | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Batteryⓘ | 50 h | 60 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | true |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Mobile,Switch | Xbox,PC |