SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC lands as a solid mid-range gaming headset, built around 60 hours.
67/100
60 hours5.3PC, PS4
£99.00best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Wireless
- Surround sound
- Detachable mic
- No active noise cancelling
- Below-average driver size
Score profile
Scored against the gaming headsets classWhere the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight267 g
WirelessYes
Sound
Driver size40 mm
Surround soundYes
Microphone
Detachable micYes
Noise-cancelling micYes
Battery and power
Battery life60 hours
Connectivity
2.4 GHz wirelessYes
Bluetooth5.3
PlatformsPC, PS4
More specs
TypeClosed-Back
ConnectionWireless
MicrophoneDetachable
Noise cancellingNo
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC vs Logitech G Logitech G PRO X Wireless LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PCLogitech G PRO X Wireless LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset
| SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PCThis page | Logitech GLogitech G PRO X Wireless LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100 | 67 /100 |
| Battery hours | 60 hoursBetter | 20 hours |
| Weight | 267 gBetter | 320 g |
| Driver | 40 mm | 50 mmBetter |
| Wireless 2 4ghz | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Surround | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gaming headset for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier gaming headset is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 against other gaming headsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 55.
What stands out on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC?
Its wireless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the HS70 Pro?
The HS70 Pro scores 68/100 versus this one at 67/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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