
- Excellent sound quality with the right settings
- Good workmanship and comfortable to wear
- Very good runtime
- Detailed settings possible, numerous presets available
- Very good microphone quality
- Connection with two devices possible at the same time
More than 100 audio presets for games
Benefit from over 100 audio presets specifically developed by eSports professionals and sound engineers. Hear what others can't with audio profiles finely tuned for top games, highlighting footsteps and other important sounds to provide an exceptionally immersive audio experience.
Arctis Nova 5 Companion App
Our presets, created in collaboration with game developers and professionals, are always available to you through the convenient app. Switch between different presets as needed without leaving your game, whether you're playing on console, smartphone, or PC.
Headset Type | Over Ear Headset |
Gaming Platform | PC Gaming Headset |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Radio Frequency (RF) |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, Mute, Noise Reduction, Spatial audio, Volume control |
Audio Connections | 1 x USB-C |
Charging input | USB-C |
Item number | 44914378 |
Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
Category | Gaming headset |
Manufacturer no. | 61670 |
Release date | 4.1.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Gaming headset | 98 of 1574 |
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Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Headset Type | Over Ear Headset |
Output | Stereo |
Gaming Platform | PC Gaming Headset |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Radio Frequency (RF) |
Fit | Headband |
Isolation | Closed |
Driver diameter | 40 mm |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, Mute, Noise Reduction, Spatial audio, Volume control |
Frequency range | 20 - 22000 Hz |
Sensitivity | 93 dB |
Impedance | 36 Ω (ohm) |
Headphone cable length | 1.5m |
Audio Connections | 1 x USB-C |
Charging input | USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery life | 60 h |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB C Adapter, USB C to A cable |
Weight | 267 g |
Length | 20.20 cm |
Width | 20.20 cm |
Height | 10.50 cm |
Weight | 716 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusSteelSeries hits the bull's eye with the affordable Arctis Nova 5. The sound and localisation of opponents are excellent, as is the wearing comfort. Unfortunately, there are few options for customisation to the head. There is also room for improvement with the microphone. On the other hand, the headset lasts for 37.5 hours on a full charge and with continuous use.
The new SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless seamlessly joins the manufacturer's excellent gaming headsets and scores with a powerful feature set, very good sound, modern equipment and a really good battery life. However, the excellent wearing comfort deserves special praise, which is unrivalled...