With the Arctis Nova 5X and the Companion App, you can access more than 100 presets for the Xbox for the first time from SteelSeries. Hear what others don't with these preset profiles developed by professionals and sound engineers. With presets perfectly tuned to popular titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, GTA V and more, you'll never miss a detail. Change audio presets in real time without leaving the game. With an incredible 60 hours of battery life, you can play for 8 hours a day all week long, or use the USB-C quick charge function for an extra 6 hours of gaming in just 15 minutes of charging. With Quick-Switch Wireless, you can easily take calls while gaming by switching from the lightning-fast 2.4 GHz to Bluetooth 5.3 connection at the touch of a button. Mobile notifications remain on standby so you can take calls while you play. The sound from games like Fortnite stays on the 2.4 GHz bandwidth without affecting the specific media profiles for Bluetooth audio. Hear every little detail with an ultra-detailed sound image of crystal-clear highs, precise mids and deep bass. The specially developed neodymium magnet drivers made from rare earths ensure a perfect sound experience. Double the bandwidth and clarity with the ClearCast microphone featuring a new high-bandwidth chipset that supports 32 KHz/16-bit audio. Retract the microphone completely and enjoy incognito comfort. With the compact USB-C dongle compatible with all your systems, you'll never have to compromise again: It supports PlayStation, PC, Switch, Meta Quest, handheld devices as well as mobile phones and tablets that support USB-C.
Headset Type | Over Ear Headset |
Gaming Platform | Xbox Series Headset |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth |
Equipment + Functions | Active noise reduction, Microphones, Mute, Spatial audio, Volume control |
Audio Connections | 1 x USB-C |
Charging input | USB-C |
Item number | 48034755 |
Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
Category | Gaming headset |
Manufacturer no. | 61677 |
Release date | 17.9.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Gaming headset | 181 of 1506 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Headset Type | Over Ear Headset |
Output | Virtual Surround |
Gaming Platform | Xbox Series Headset |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth |
Fit | Headband |
Isolation | Closed |
Driver diameter | 40 mm |
Equipment + Functions | Active noise reduction, Microphones, Mute, Spatial audio, Volume control |
Frequency range | 20 - 22000 Hz |
Sensitivity | 93 dB |
Impedance | 36 Ω (ohm) |
Music control | no smartphone remote control |
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 Type-A to USB Type-C cable, USB-C dongle (receiver) |
Weight | 267 g |
Length | 19.90 cm |
Width | 19.90 cm |
Height | 10.80 cm |
Weight | 724 g |
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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.
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...
