SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
SteelSeries
73 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
82 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this headset, praising its build quality, comfort, and sound clarity across multiple platforms. The Bluetooth adapter's USB shape is a minor annoyance for some PS5 users, and the mic picks up background noise, but overall it is seen as a budget-friendly, high-value purchase.
Pros
- Build quality
- Comfortable fit
- Great audio clarity
- Multi-platform compatibility
- Lightweight design
Cons
- USB adapter shape blocks other ports
- Microphone picks up background noise
- Slightly pricey for some
Build quality 4
Comfort 3
Audio clarity 3
Multi platform compatibility 4
Value for money 3
Microphone quality 2
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave memory cushion | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | Aluminum | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Arctis Nova 5 Companion App | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.