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SteelSeries 61673 black

Wireless
Price in EUR including VAT
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Unlock over 100 sound presets customized by e-sports professionals and sound engineers. Hear what others can't with precisely tuned audio profiles for top games to emphasize footsteps and other important sounds or increase immersion. Easily take calls while gaming and switch from high-speed 2.4 GHz to Bluetooth 5.3 at the touch of a button. When you're back in action, mobile connections remain on standby to make calls or access apps instantly. Get started with the power button: mute and adjust the volume with your fingertips. With the Quick Switch button, you can use Bluetooth to answer calls or listen to your favorite music anywhere. Conquer the console wars with a compact USB-C dongle to switch between all your systems, supporting PlayStation, PC, Switch, Meta Quest, handhelds, as well as phones and tablets that support USB-C.

The SteelSeries battery is here for you. With a full charge that lasts up to five times longer than other headsets, you can play 8 hours a day for an entire week. Hear it all with an ultra-detailed soundscape of crystal-clear highs, precise mids, and deep bass. The specially designed neodymium magnetic drivers ensure the perfect audio experience, no matter what game or track you're playing. Hear everything from every direction for complete 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. Double the bandwidth, double the clarity with the SteelSeries ClearCast microphone featuring a high-bandwidth chipset that supports 32 kHz/16-bit audio. The microphone fully retracts for stylish comfort anywhere with a lightweight design. Ideal for traveling or enjoying audio on your own.

Key specifications

Headset Type
Over Ear Headset
Gaming Platform
PC Gaming HeadsetPS4 headsetPS5 headsetSwitch headset
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
Equipment + Functions
MicrophonesNoise ReductionSpatial audioVolume control
Audio Connections
USB-A
Charging input
USB-C
Item number
45391466

General information

Manufacturer
SteelSeries
Category
Gaming headset
Manufacturer no.
61673
Release date
4.1.2024
Sales rank in Category Gaming headset
179 of 1520
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Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Gaming headset features

Headset Type
Over Ear Headset
Output
Stereo
Gaming Platform
PC Gaming HeadsetPS4 headsetPS5 headsetSwitch headset
Signal transmission
Wireless
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
Fit
Headband
Isolation
Closed
Driver diameter
40 mm
Equipment + Functions
MicrophonesNoise ReductionSpatial audioVolume control

Audio properties

Frequency range
20 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity
93 dB
Impedance
36 Ω (ohm)
Max. noise level
93 dB

Audio cable properties

Music control
no smartphone remote control

Connections

Audio Connections
USB-A
Charging input
USB-C

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery life
60 h

Origin

Country of origin
Germany

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
HeadsetUSB Type-A to USB Type-C cableWireless receiver

Product dimensions

Weight
270 g

Package dimensions

Length
23.20 cm
Width
22.50 cm
Height
10.40 cm
Weight
690 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return if unused
24 Months statutory warranty
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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Gaming headset» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Sony
    2,3 %
  • 9.PDP
    2,5 %
  • 10.SteelSeries
    2,8 %
  • 11.Corsair
    3,2 %
  • 11.Turtle Beach
    3,2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 10.Sony
    3 days
  • 12.Audeze
    4 days
  • 12.SteelSeries
    4 days
  • 14.ASUS
    5 days
  • 14.Razer
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Gaming headset» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 12.Razer
    4,7 %
  • 13.EPOS
    4,9 %
  • 13.SteelSeries
    4,9 %
  • 15.Turtle Beach
    5,9 %
  • 16.Nacon Gaming
    6,1 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good87/100
Very good80/100
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eurogamer.deSingle testReleaseMay 2025
  • PositiveExcellent sound quality with the right settings
  • PositiveGood workmanship and comfortable to wear
  • PositiveVery good runtime
  • PositiveDetailed settings possible, numerous presets available
  • PositiveVery good microphone quality
  • PositiveConnection with two devices possible at the same time
    Very good83/100
    Computer Bild Logo
    Rank 1 out of 4Computer BildGaming-Headsets im TestReleaseFebruary 2025
    • PositiveGood sound
    • PositiveGood localisation of opponents
    • PositiveLight and comfortable
    • NegativeVoice quality could be improved
    • Negativefew adjustment possibilities

    SteelSeries 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.

    This test report belongs to a different type: 61670 / Arctis Nova 5 Black Headset (Wireless)
    Very good91/100
    gamezoom.netSingle testReleaseSeptember 2024
    • PositiveClean and stable processing
    • PositiveHigh wearing comfort (soft padding)
    • Positivecomfortable weight
    • Positiveclear trebles and present mids
    • Positivedynamic bass
    • Positivegood sounding 360° spatial audio
      Very good93/100
      Basic TutorialsSingle testReleaseAugust 2024

      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...