SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
A 60-hour battery life with USB-C fast charging that nets 6 hours in 15 minutes sets this headset apart for marathon gaming sessions. The Quick-Switch Wireless function seamlessly toggles between low-latency 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3, while the companion app unlocks over 100 tailored game audio presets. This headset is best for multi-platform gamers who need cross-compatibility with PC, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile devices.
form factor over-ear
driver type neodymium
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 60
73 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave memory cushion |
| Headband | Aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 93 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.5 |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charge Time | 0.25 |
| Fast Charging | 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Arctis Nova 5 Companion App |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | - | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 | 77 | 97 | 93.3 | 61.4 | 92.9 | 61.2 | 53.4 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 87.4 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 71.1 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 37.6 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 87.4 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 53.4 | 98 | 65.3 |
