- General Information
- Manufacturer
- SteelSeries ApS
- Manufacturer Website Address
- http://www.steelseries.com
- Brand Name
- SteelSeries
- Product Line
- Arctis Nova 5
- Packing
- Box
- Product Type
- Headset
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 the tap of a button. Mobile connections remain on standby when you're back in the action for calls or instant app access.
- 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
2X the bandwidth, 2X the clarity with our newest ClearCast microphone featuring a new high-bandwidth chipset supporting 32KHz/16Bit audio.
- 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
Completely retract the mic for elegant comfort anywhere with a lightweight design (265g/9.5oz). Ideal when on the go or when enjoying audio solo.
- Technical Information
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired/Wireless
- Wireless Technology
- Bluetooth
- Cable Length
- 5 ft
- Bluetooth Standard
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Sound Mode
- Stereo
- Impedance
- 36 Ohm
- Minimum Frequency Response
- 20 Hz
- Maximum Frequency Response
- 22 kHz
- Features
- X-ray Hearing
- Equalizer
- Lightweight
- RGB Light
- Bendable Microphone
- ClearCast Gen2 Microphone
- Retractable Microphone
- Spatial Audio
- Noise Canceling
- No
- Sound Pressure Level
- 93 dB
- Fast Charging
- Yes
- Charging Method
- Cable
- AI-powered
- Yes
- Battery Information
- Fast Charging Time
- 15 Minute
- Battery Rechargeable
- Yes
- Earpiece
- Earpiece Design
- Over-the-head
- Over-the-ear
- Earpiece Type
- Binaural
- Driver Size
- 1.57"
- Microphone
- Microphone Technology
- Bi-directional
- Noise Cancelling
- Microphone Design
- Boom
- Interfaces/Ports
- Host Interface
- USB Type A
- Charging Interface
- USB Type-C
- Controls/Indicators
- Earpiece Controls
- Power
- Mute
- Volume
- Physical Characteristics
- Color Family
- White
- Color
- White
- Ear Cushion Material
- Memory Foam
- Form Factor
- Circumaural
- Weight (Approximate)
- 9.35 oz
- Miscellaneous
- Application/Usage
- Gaming
- Mobile Device
- Gaming Console
- Voice Call
- Tablet
- iPhone
- Music
- Compatibility
VR
- Oculus Quest 2
Handhelds
- ROG Ally
- Steamdeck
Sony
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Operating System Platform
- iOS
- macOS
- Windows
- Android
- Platform Supported
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Mac