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 Specifications

Compatibility

 

PC

ChatMix* (via Sonar)

*Windows 10 and above

 

Mac

*ChatMix not supported

 

PS4 | PS5

*PlayStation does not support ChatMix

 

Switch

Wireless USB-C or Bluetooth

 

Mobile

Wireless USB-C or Bluetooth

 

Oculus Quest 2

Wireless USB-C or Bluetooth

*Audio Only

 

Software Requirements:

 

Nova 5 App

iPhone (iOS 15.6) & Android (Android 9)

GG + Engine

Windows 8.1 and above, Mac OS 10.13 and above

GG + Sonar Audio Software Suite

Windows 10 and above (required for ChatMix on PC)

 

Speaker Drivers:

 

Neodymium Drivers: 40 mm

Headphone Frequency Response: 20–22,000 Hz

Headphone Sensitivity: 93 dBSPL

Headphone Impedance: 36 Ohm

Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion: < 1%

360° Spatial Audio: Supported

 

Microphone:

 

Microphone Type: ClearCast Gen 2.X - Fully Retractable Boom

Microphone Polar Pattern: Bidirectional Noise Cancelling

Microphone Frequency Response: 100-10,000 Hz @ 32kHz/16bit

Microphone Sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa

 

Simultaneous Wireless

 

Battery Life: Up to 50 hours 2.4GHz Wireless or 60 hours in Bluetooth

USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for 6 hours play

 

On-Ear Controls

 

Volume dial, Mute, RGB on/off: Volume dial, Power, Pairing, Quick-Switch, Mute

 

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