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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P
A 50-hour battery life and 267-gram lightweight build make this headset a standout for marathon gaming sessions without constant recharging or fatigue. The companion app’s 100+ game-specific audio presets, combined with a ClearCast 2.X noise-canceling boom mic, offer a tailored and clear communication edge at its price point. This headset is best for multi-platform console gamers who prioritize wireless convenience and all-day comfort over critical music listening.
form factor over-ear
driver type neodymium
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 60
57 Overall Score
Price CA$170
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | flexible and stretchy |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 93 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | SteelSeries |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P | 33.6 | 97.1 | 89.7 | 25.7 | 90.4 | 74.8 | 68.8 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 98.8 | 93.1 | 55.7 | 95.6 | 89.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.2 | 99.2 | 89.6 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.4 | 98 | 89.5 | 62.2 | 98.1 | 66 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.8 | 99.4 | 77 |
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