Customer Ratings & Reviews

I made the switch from the A50 to the Arctis Nova 5. The Nova 5 is very simple and straight forward when pairing and customizing. The phone app is game changer since you can easily switch between presets for different gaming. Footsteps, you can hear it all with these headsets! Listening to music sounds crisp with good bass. The max volume is very loud once you turn off the limiter option from the phone app. I bought 3 (2 for me and 1 for wifey) and all works perfectly. My wife loves them. I will def recommend to anyone looking to buya gaming headset.

It has the best audio for this price at a headset all of the different presets have good audios and you can create some for your favorite game is one of the best features and it also being Bluetooth and can be used on not just a pc but phones and others like that

Was finally in the market for a new headset for my PS5 and saw this one on sale. I am replacing my turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 that I got about four years ago. First I love how easy it is to connect to Bluetooth and through the dongle of my PS5. The app to have different presets for games is a lot of fun. Sound is great, connection is good. There are only two things I miss going from my turtle beach and that was the automatic connection to both Bluetooth and the dongle. If I got a call I didn’t have to switch to Bluetooth mode and if you want to have a different preset for a game you have to be in Bluetooth mode not 2.4. Other than that, great headset.

Perfect headphones to replace my wired Corsair H60's, they sound great, even better when you unlock the audio limiter in the phone app. They are very comfortable, super light and sound great with games.

Easy set up. Great sound. Fits comfortably. And very clear when you talk to others.

Very great quality. The only flaw is that the bluetooth adapter is that it is made in an awkward shape that it will not allow you to plug in anything in the USB port if you plug it in the front (ps5); however, very light and the microphone is able to hide inside the left ear speaker to prevent damage. Also the headset is very light. Perfect for the average person. This is that headset people sleep on.

The microphone quality is really good, even on console. That's what I was most concerned about. The audio quality is good too and you can tweak it a lot to suit your preference. I'd say if you're gonna buy a headset, you may as well get this one.

One of my favorite headsets I’ve ever used. Comfortable, light weight, great audio clarity and my friends say I sound the most clear it’s ever been.

10/10 I’m not gonna lie these headphones are fire!!!!

Great sound quality for a good price! Incredibly comfortable and easy to fit.

Great bass great for gaming excellent battery life as well

Head set is top quality. I would recommend to anyone that is into gaming.

SteelSeries has slowly been taking over my desk, when I had a chance to grab the Arctis Nova 5 I was definitely interested. In the Box you get the Arctis Nova 5 Headset, USB-C Wireless Dongle, USB-C to USB-A Charge Cable, USB-C to USB-A cable externsion for the dongle, Sticker Swag plus manuals and guides. In both instances, pairing has been fairly seemless, bluetooth works like pairing any other device on my phone. The dongle also worked pretty much straight away as I have had a couple SteelSeries Keyboards and a Mouse, with the software preinstalled, it simply needed to detect the device. I really like the retractable mic on this headset, I can place the mic to a usable position that's picks up my voice at a reasonable speaking volume and isn't right in front of my mouth with it's flexible extension. The Audio quality is really good, the software is quite robust also, there is a lot of preconfigured audio profiles for games that you can select either in the SteelSeries GG Software of the Arctis Nova 5 App of your phone. I don't mess with equalizers a lot, so I love that they have taken the guess work out of it for me. I would like if SteelSeries made it so the Bluetooth and 2.4 mode could be used at the same time, allowing you to change the audio profiles more on the fly using a bluetooth device. Plus this would give you the ability to hear audio from your phone or tablet when killing time between matches or waiting for others to get through jumping puzzles. Not breaking in any way though, the 50 Hour battery life I can believe, I was able to game multiple long sessions over the weekend and sit at 40%. I have mostly used the headset on my PC so far, a little bit on my Playstation (Where the audio profile switching on the fly would be most useful), I need to test and see if it functions the same on the Playstation Portal or the Meta Quest 2. This headset is comfortable enough for hours, the elastic band is great when adjusted to your head, which I prefer more than the thick pad in the middle with plastic on the sides that my previous headset had. The only parts touching you is the fabric on the ear cups and the elastic up top, I will be curious to see how well it holds up over time, but I am happy with the headset at this time!

Steelseries has been killing it lately in the gaming headset space and this Nova 5 wireless model is one of the best in its category that still includes the ability to use bluetooth as well as the 2.4ghz dongle and the new companion app via your phone. In years past only the absolute top end model had the bluetooth connectivity in it so it’s really refreshing to see it trickle its way down to the cheaper yet still capable headsets that most people actually get. In the box you get a usb-c dongle (dont worry there is also a type A adapter included as well for those that dont have a C port as well as a C to A charging cable as well. Now besides being able to use this on ANY bluetooth device it also will willingly connect with PC playstation switch android Mac tablet with usb-c meta quest 2 and various handhelds. It has a retractible mic that is inside the ear cup which has been a staple for steelseries headsets and my personal favorite. This of course has noise canceling and actually sounds decent compared to most wireless headsets out there which normally fall to the bandwidth limitations on wireless cans. You have on ear cup controls for volume, power, pairing, mode and mic mute which is very nice once you get the muscle memory down to use them. The comfort is what really sets it apart from others as the ski goggle style suspension headband system on this thing is insane. It’s like having nothing on your head and ive loved this style design since the older Arctis lineup but it’s just done so much better here with the adjustable sides. The ear cups though cloth have memory foam and feel great over the ear. The battery life boast is up to 60 hours of use which is just nutty. I personally used it for a full week and didnt think about charging yet just to try and push the limits and I guess the new chipset really works because it sips battery. If your in the market for an awesome gaming headset that can double as your casual bluetooth headphones and can switch on the fly or use the app and still be a killer price for the features while maintaining comfort this is your set.

Wow.... Headphones are getting better and better as new designs are rolling out. These artis nova 5s are wonderful. Setup was super simple. Charged for about 2 hours and I was fully charged. Bluetooth was a snap. Picked using cell or PC and I was in. Using the dongle was even easier. Switching between Bluetooth and wireless on android was a little bit messy as my kids phone was a bit confused. So I had to reboot the phone. Worked after that. Might have been an android issue. The hidden mic is one of the best parts... No more losing my mic boom. It pulls in and out with ease! Yeah!!! Game play was nice on dongle. Zero lag. Bluetooth was a different story. Supper laggy. Mic use with multiplayer was nice and easy to use. My kid ran geometry dash on PC and Android using dongle and it was flawless. Using Bluetooth and it was super lag. Would only recommend using Bluetooth on phone calls or zoom calls. Something that is not as demanding. Comfort was nice. 4 hours straight play and no ear or head fatigue. Fully adjustable for small or medium size heads was a cinch. Nice feel and weight. 3 days of play and still on first charge. So battery life is pretty good..

PRODUCT STEELSERIES - ARCTIS NOVA 5 WIRELESS GAMING HEADSET FOR PC, PS5, AND PS4 - BLACK MODEL:61670SKU:6576706 SUMMARY REVIEW GOOD “STEP UP” HEADSET, WITH SOME MINOR DRAWBACKS The ARCTIS NOVA 5 has a lot going for it. The comfort “floating” style headset is easy to wear for long periods of time. Fits well for a Large Head. The sound quality is good. The included accessories have everything you need right out of the box. The SteelSeries control software allows you to fine tune the sound envelope to your preferences. I appreciate being able to switch from Dongle Mode to Bluetooth Mode in order to support a wider range of devices. Overall, this is a good step up from lower tiered headsets. Pricewise it sits at the upper middle tier. For sound quality, I think there are better options in this price range. UNBOXING / PARTS Like all SteelSeries products, the products are well protected with every included option. There is a cable for charging the headset (USB-A to USB-C Male), there is a cable for extending the Dongle away from the computer (USB-A to USB-C Female). The dongle itself is USB-C which is a nice change from traditional USB-A Dongles. My only tiny complaint is that the USB-C dongle is about the width of 3 ports. Depending upon how your ports are oriented and located on your laptop or desktop you might have an issue with the dongle blocking other parts. The headphone materials are lightweight, which is good for comfort. I can’t tell how durable they will be in the long run. Overall, it has a more “budget feel” to it. NOTE: For larger heads, pull down firmly (it takes some force) on the ear cups to extend the cups. PC GAMING I appreciate that the drivers auto load, but not the advanced control panel. This lets me choose what PC’s to install the control software (a good thing). I did have to manually pair the dongle and headset, it was not auto paired as indicated in the documentation. Environment Sound leakage. I was surprised how much ambient (outside) noise leaked into the headset in quiet parts of the game. This is a personal choice, some people like to hear what else is going on around them. I find it diminishes immersive gameplay. With no sound playing from the game, it is like you are not even wearing a headset in terms of sound blocking. Again, depending upon your preferences, this is either the best for sound leakage or worst for sound leakage. I can only say of the dozen or so headsets I’ve testing in the past 3 years, this allows the more outside sound to reach your ears than just about any headset I’ve tried. Comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I felt no fatigue even after a few hours. I wish it had a wired 3.5mm jack option for additional device compatibility. SOUND QUALITY / CAPABILITY Using the SteelSeries Control App (Sonar) you can fine tune the sound field to exactly how you want experience you sound. There are even pre-defined game profiles to optimize the sound on game per game basis. I find the sound quality just OK. It has good overall (average) sound. The sound felt a little thin / weak to me. I don’t know how to best describe it (sound is hard to describe) but compared to other headsets I’ve tested it is just not as immersive or rich. RECOMMENDATION The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is a solid choice for mid-range headset. It prioritizes comfort and long battery life over sound isolation and audiophile sound quality. For a good everyday gaming headset it is a good choice, especially if you already have other SteelSeries products.

TLDR: Model Arctis Nova 5 Gaming Headphone. This is a new modestly priced, gaming, adjustable, full-size, adult-sized, oval ear cup headphone from Steelseries that work with a PC, with a bluetooth device, also uses 2.4 Ghz WiFi connections and has a very ingenious retractable microphone for gaming use, for phone calls, and online video meetings. It recharges fast for 60 hours of use on bluetooth, 50 with 2.4 Ghz. Box Contents: Upon opening the box one sees the Nova 5 Gaming headphones, a USB-C transceiver dongle for the 2.4 Ghz connection, a 5 foot long USB-A to USB-C cable for charging the headphones via a phone charger or any USB port on a computer or other modern device that also includes a USB charging port. Also included is a USB-A to USB-C dongle extension cable also of 5 feet length and an Info guide. It does not have any provision for analog wired connection for audio (as many non gaming headphones have for use when the battery is depleted). The headphone requires using a Nova 5 App for Android 9 and newer and iPhone 15.6 and newer; the computer software called GG + Engine needs Windows 8.1 and newer or Mac OS 10.13 and newer; the GG + Sonar Audio Software Suite needs Windows 10 or newer (no Mac version). The headphone has a Quick-Switch button to instantly move to Bluetooth (say when a phone call is received) and using the switch again will go back to the 2.4Ghz gaming mode. One can only listen to either bluetooth or 2.4 Ghz streams, not both simultaneously. The microphone is fully retractable into the left ear cup and is noise canceling that has been tested in the factory against hair dryers and jet plane noise - per Steelseries. In Bluetooth use the sound quality is very good both for music playback, phone calls, podcast streaming and general listening with both my Android phone and my Windows laptop via Bluetooth. In use for gaming, via the 2.4 Ghz WiFi USB dongle transceiver, the quality is also very good. Others heard me, since using terms that others would not be normally using, I was replied to instantly which confirmed to me that the microphone works well. The drivers produce a pleasant if not overly “booming” bass since it is geared for gaming and not the artificially contrived “super bass” that many headphones tout (and most likely may affect future hearing loss). I fully charged the battery using a USB phone charger. Specs indicate that using a charger for only 15 minutes will produce 6 hours of use. I anticipate the claims of 60 hours on Bluetooth and 50 on Wifi are realistic. The headphone is very comfortable to have on and is not overly heavy. The ear pads are comfortable for me as a grown adult and fully envelop my ears with their oval shape. Steelseries includes a small sheet of stickers also with the packaging. One came in handy in covering a scratch I made on the outside lid of my laptop. Note that there is a stretch band directly below the top scalp headband that makes wearing the unit more comfortable. This stretch band is adjustable and removable and I assume washable with simple hand soap to remove any hair and scalp oils. It snaps back on easily. See the pictures I included. I enjoy using this headphone due to both performance and comfort while in use.

Just like the Steelseries keyboard and mouse I have had for about a year, this headset is well designed and built, offering great performance and value. It is comfortable and easy to use, both for games and calls. The Steelseries GG app allows me to manage settings and customizations for all of my Steelseries products in one place. Pros 1. Great audio quality and volume. Music is clear with solid bass response (just don't leave it on the standard flat EQ - see below). Disabling the audio limiter in the Steelseries software allows you to turn up the volume to hear soft details in games (really useful in games where subtle audio ques are key to survival... FNAF). - Steelseries GG PC software offers an extremely customizable equalizer with custom settings, presets for a ton of games, and different equalizers for either connection (2.4ghz and Bluetooth). You can take it a step further by enabling the Sonar feature, which allows different equalizers divided into task (gaming, chat, media). - Awesome battery life...Steelseries spec is 60hrs and I am on track to get close to that; using 1-2% per hour in 3-5hr blocks over the past 5 days. - Nice sized physical buttons and useful indicator lights. Mute button is a toggle with a satisfying click and has an indicator LED built in to the mic that turns it red when muted. There is a volume control knob that is independent of the source settings (letting you leave volume at max on your device and adjust the headset with no weird display glitches). There is also a button for quickly switching between connections and a clear LED that indicates the connection type and status. - Both the Bluetooth and 2.4ghz connection can be active at the same time (with the Arctis Nova mobile software). Allowing you to automatically switch to an incoming phone call on Bluetooth just by answering it on the phone and back to you PC again when it ends. - Stowable microphone can be positioned perfectly when needed and completely gone when you are not using it. I have used this headset for chat and also for work calls with no complaints. I like that you can configure the amount of microphone feedback (sidetone) and sensitivity in the Steelseries app. - Arctis Nova mobile software allows you to access settings, see connection/battery status, and change equalizer presets on the go. Things to Consider - I found the headset extremely comfortable, with breathable fabric ear cups and a stretchy fabric band for support (I love this, because I am bald, and many cheap headsets stick to my head). The headset offers some adjustment for head size, allowing the plastic band to expand by a little over an inch on each side for larger heads and a second set of holes on the fabric stretch band can be used to increase tension if the fit is too loose. I could see this being a tight fit for some, as I am average sized and these fit perfectly fully extended on length, with the stretch band on the looser setting, and little room to spare on the ear cups.

This headset is in the proverbial goldilocks zone of headsets in all respects. It is neither over the top or too low in quality, price, and performance, it is just right. I am incredibly picky about my headsets; I need to start off by establishing that with you. I have reviewed no less than 7 or 8 headsets in the last three years and no headset has been able to dethrone and permanently replace my daily driver gaming headset, my Logitech 535. This for over two years has been the most comfortable headset I have ever worn with a lightweight, cool feel and great battery life. This week, my headset has been dethroned by this most excellent Artic Nova 5 Wireless headset! Let me happily share all the specifics with you next, but I will just tell you to go ahead and buy this headset and try it out if you are even remotely sure you want to give it a shot! This headset is built for comfortable and endurance type gaming. That much is evidenced in every stich, hinge, fabric, and ounce of this very incredibly ergonomic headset. The ear cups are amazing at isolating sound, but the accomplish this not through being hot and sweaty pleather type material, but as foam and ventilated fabric ear cups! Very impressive design. I have a roasting hot head all the time, and this headset is one of the rare things that keeps my head cool in a 4-hour gaming session in my 77-degree F office. The suspension band styles of headsets are awesome and are a great movement in headsets. This is what was first notable about my beloved Logitech 535 wireless headset, and I am thrilled to see that design in other headsets like this one. You get the same support and weight distribution of the headset on your head without a giant foam cushion smashing in your head and giving you the infamous “streamer divot” on your dome, ha-ha! This headset is very customizable for all sorts of heads and seems to have a good balance of clamping strength, neither too much nor too little. The audio quality of this headset, plus the customizability in the SteelSeries software is, bar-none, some of the best I have experienced in this price range! The audio profiles and EQ of this headset is incredible to navigate. There are so many profiles built into the software to explore, including game specific audio profiles like “footsteps Call of Duty” “Hunt Showdown” and more. There are also music specific EQ settings that are just awesome. I particularly love the bass boost for my dubstep and EDM and lo-fi music. Even just Flat EQ profile yields some amazing audio. SteelSeries has dialed in this headset perfectly. The software of this headset on PC also has many more notable and excellent customizable features with intuitive controls and interactions. This headset has customizable sidetone that is incredibly clear in quality and can get LOUD. This would be amazing for hard of hearing gamers or streamers who are trying to appropriately monitor and modulate their voice during intense gaming sessions. This headset can get LOUD in general. There is a toggle turned on from the factory in the software on my headset that purposely limits the max volume of the headset. Turn this off and you could probably make your ears bleed, ha-ha! This is once again great for hard of hearing gamers who do not have their audiologists’ orders to limit external volume sources on their implants or hearing aid devices. The microphone is one of the cleverest pieces of engineering I have seen in a while. Not only is it a clear and excellent quality mic, but it is able to be tucked completely away and hidden! No easy to lose and annoying removable mic or flip up model here. Just stow it back in the headset and pull it out when you need it. A further clever piece of design is that when you put the headset on mute, there is a red LED that lights up on the microphone so you can quickly glance down and see if you are muted or not! And guess what? This is ALSO customizable. You can adjust the brightness of this LED in the SteelSeries software. I am a variety gamer Twitch Streamer with a little over 350 followers at the time of this review (EagleEyeHunts) and I am going to now use this headset and Mic combo in my streams! The versatility of this headset is amazing. It works via its USB-C 2.4ghz wireless hub, Bluetooth connection, or direct wired connection. I have used the Bluetooth and switching toggle between my phone and computer while gaming and it works perfectly. I think that people who are not yet in possession of a Bluetooth over the ear headset for listing to music should be really excited. This headset is a perfectly rational and even commendable pick for on-the-go music listening. I don’t even think it would be out of place in a gym workout session and certainly does not stick out in any circumstance around town during a commute. Higher-end SteelSeries wireless headsets offer simultaneous audio streaming from multiple devices, but personally I find that to be very distracting and prone to issues in audio balance, especially when I am streaming. This to me is the perfect balance between versatility and convenience. The 2.4ghz USB-C hub connection even works on my 2021 MacBook Pro 14! Very cool! My only non-SteelSeries dig on this headset is that I am getting confused why so many companies have switch to this obnoxious USB-C hub design that is short and wide. This one is over an inch and a half wide and covers multiple USB and other connection port when it is directly plugged in. SteelSeries does include a USB-C extension cable with a USB-A connection on the other side that works fine for extending the 2.4ghz hub away from the PC in question, but I still think it is obnoxious design wise. Overall, this Arctis Nova 5 Wireless headset is a major win for SteelSeries in my book! I am truly so excited to have this headset in my possession and I am looking forward to many hundreds if not thousands of hours of gaming and streaming on it. Thanks for reading my review and I hope it has helped increase your enthusiasm for your purchase!

These over-ear headphones have been a blessing for me. Unlike most other headsets, which tend to be heavy and tight and cause me headaches during extended wear, these headphones are incredibly comfortable. I’ve experienced no discomfort whatsoever. The smaller fit is perfect for my head, and even my 9-year-old finds them comfortable. While the sound quality is good, I do have better sounding headsets. However, the comfort level more than compensates for any minor audio trade-offs. I can wear these for hours without fatigue, which is most important for me. The controls are intuitive, but I do wish they had a few extra features. For instance, the retractable mic is convenient, but it remains hot even when not extended. I envisioned the mic would auto-mute when retracted, but that's not the case. The mic has a small red light at the end, which illuminates when muted. This feature is incredibly useful, but can be disabled via the app if you find it distracting. I’d also love a tap-to-pause feature on the earpiece, instead of searching for the button. Interestingly, despite being labeled “For PC,” these headphones work flawlessly with my PS5. You can seamlessly switch between the 2.4 GHz signal and Bluetooth by tapping a button on the right ear. This allows you to effortlessly toggle between phone calls and gaming. The retractable mic also gives this headset some additional versatility, allowing you to wear them to the gym or out on a walk. Lastly, the battery life is impressive. Even without a full initial charge out of the box, I’ve used them continuously for several days, and they’re still going strong.