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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 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 Magnetic
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 60
64 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave memory cushion |
| Headband | Aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | Neodymium Magnetic |
| 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 |
| 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 Arctis Nova 5 | 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 | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | 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 | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Arctis Nova 5 | 70.8 | 96.1 | 92.2 | 45 | 88.9 | 6.5 | 50.9 | 89.6 | 91.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91 | 92.2 | 90 | 71.7 | 79.2 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 94.9 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 69.8 | 99.2 | 55.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.1 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 69.8 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.2 | 84.8 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.3 | 96.2 | 96.5 | 91.5 |
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