SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2024-07-31

After working a bit with the settings in Sonar, we fired up The Callisto Protocol, DOOM, Wolfenstein: The New Order but also Escape The Backrooms. Even if we are dealing with 40mm drivers, the audio quality is well balanced, with clear highs and well represented bass. We did enjoy the spatialization, while the microphone quality really impresses in terms of clarity.

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Product Features

100+ Game Audio Presets

Unlock over 100 sound presets tailored by esports Pros and audio engineers. Hear what others don't with precisely honed audio profiles for top games to highlight footsteps and other key sounds or increase immersion.

 

Arctis Nova 5 Companion App

Our presets, made in cooperation with game developers and Pros, await your command at any time with the handy app. Switch to any preset as needed without ever leaving your game, whether you play on console, mobile, or PC.

X-Ray Hearing

Enhance footsteps, bomb plants & potion drinking for a powerful audio advantage with custom presets. Hear what others don't.

Immersive Sound

It's not all about the fight. Delve deeper than ever before into your favorite games with immersive presets created in by the developers themselves.

Two Save Slots

Keep separate EQ profiles for gaming and Bluetooth audio, which are saved and switch automatically.

 

Quick-Switch Wireless

Easily take calls while gaming, switching from high-speed 2.4GHz to Bluetooth 5.3 with a tap of a button. Mobile connections remain on standby when you're back in the action. Keep your Fortnite EQs on the 2.4GHz bandwidth without affecting your specific media profiles for Bluetooth audio.

 

On-Ear Controls

Spring into action with a Power button; mute and adjust volume at your fingertips. With the Quick-Switch button, tap into Bluetooth to answer calls or listen to your favorite beats anywhere.

 

Cross-Platform Gaming

Rise above system wars with a compact USB-C dongle to swap between all your systems, supporting PC, PlayStation, Switch, Meta Quest, handhelds, as well as phones and tablets that support USB-C.

 

60-Hour Battery Life

Got your gaming planned for the week? Our battery's got you. With a full charge lasting up to five-times longer other headsets, you can go 8 hours a day for a full week.

 

Neodymium Magnetic Drivers

Hear everything with an ultra-detailed soundscape of crystal-clear highs, pinpoint mids, and deep bass. The custom-designed Neodymium Magnetic Drivers ensure the prefect audio experience, whatever game or track you are playing.

 

360° Spatial Audio

Hear everything from every direction for full immersion and situational awareness with free Sonar Virtual Surround Sound for Windows. Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5, Microsoft Spatial Sound, and other third-party spatial audio solutions (sold separately).

 

Next-Gen Microphone

ClearCast 2.X

Hyper-custom audio curves allow complete control over every aspect of sound, so you highlight exactly what you need to hear.

ClearCast AI Noise Cancellation

Supercharge your vocals even further with Sonar AI-Powered Noise Cancellation on PC, for the ultimate two-way noise reduction on comms. We've tested this against jet planes and hair dryers. It works.

Retractable Mic

We've tested this against hairdryers and jetplanes. Speak with a clearer voice without noise from incoming and outgoing chat.

 

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