New
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
Form Factor over-ear
driver type neodymium
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
50 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong battery (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong anc (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Airweave memory foam |
| Headband | flexible fabric |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 93 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Sonar AI-Powered Noise Cancellation |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Cable Length | 1.5 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charge Time | 0.25 |
| Fast Charging | 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Arctis Nova 5 Companion App |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 40 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | 81.5 | 94.8 | 32.8 | 62.6 | 91.5 | 11.2 | 94.8 | 11.2 | 33.9 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.5 | 98 | 96.1 | 92.8 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.9 | 83.6 | 5 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.7 | 74.5 | 97.7 | 91.5 | 42.9 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 77.7 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.7 | 73.1 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.8 | 83.6 | 7.7 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.3 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work55.8
- Calls54.7
- Music41.9
- Overall50
- Budget49.1
- Gaming63.5
- Studio37.6
- Commute42.7
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
