SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X
A 60-hour battery with USB-C fast charging that delivers 6 hours of use in 15 minutes sets this headset apart for marathon gaming sessions. Its companion app unlocks over 100 game-specific audio presets, while the Quick-Switch Wireless button seamlessly toggles between low-latency 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 for calls. This is best for multi-platform gamers who play across Xbox, PC, and Switch and want tailored sound profiles without constant recharging.
form factor over-ear
driver type Neodymium Magnetic
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 60
53 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong mic (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Headband | flexible fabric headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | Neodymium Magnetic |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 100+ Audio Presets — 60 HR Battery — 2.4GHz or BT — ClearCast Gen2.X Mic — Xbox, PC, PS, Switch, Mobile |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | No |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charge Time | 0.25 |
| Fast Charging | USB-C Fast Charge get 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Arctis Nova 5 Companion App |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Neodymium Magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 48 | - | 470 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X | 30.3 | 82.4 | 34.2 | 17 | 88.9 | 50.3 | 97.1 | 55.6 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91 | 92.2 | 90 | 71.7 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 94.9 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 99.2 | 55.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.1 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.2 | 84.8 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.3 | 96.5 | 91.5 |
Usage Scores
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