The headset system is based on custom Neodymium Magnetic Drivers, which are designed to deliver an extremely detailed sound spectrum with crystal-clear highs and deep bass. The listening experience is enhanced by 360° Spatial Audio technology, offering full surround awareness through Sonar Virtual Surround Sound software on Windows. The hardware is fully compatible with the Tempest 3D Audio standard for PS5 and Microsoft Spatial Sound, ensuring precise audio positioning in space. Through the app, users can unlock over 100 audio presets, tuned by sound engineers to optimize specific frequencies for each game.
The wireless gaming headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 features Neodymium Magnetic drivers for high-fidelity sound and supports 360° Spatial Audio. It offers up to 60 hours of battery life with fast USB-C charging and Quick-Switch Wireless technology for instant switching between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3. It is equipped with the retractable ClearCast 2.X microphone with a 32KHz bandwidth and AI Noise Cancellation function, and comes with a USB-C dongle for compatibility with PC, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile devices.
Sound Architecture & Neodymium Drivers
The headset system is based on custom Neodymium Magnetic Drivers, which are designed to deliver an extremely detailed sound spectrum with crystal-clear highs and deep bass. The listening experience is enhanced by 360° Spatial Audio technology, offering full surround awareness through Sonar Virtual Surround Sound software on Windows. The hardware is fully compatible with the Tempest 3D Audio standard for PS5 and Microsoft Spatial Sound, ensuring precise audio positioning in space. Through the app, users can unlock over 100 audio presets, tuned by sound engineers to optimize specific frequencies for each game.
Quick-Switch Wireless Connectivity
The device incorporates Quick-Switch Wireless technology, allowing instant switching between low-latency 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth 5.3 at the press of a button. The system intelligently manages two independent EQ slots, maintaining different sound profiles for gaming and for receiving calls or media from mobile devices. Cross-Platform connectivity is achieved via a compact USB-C dongle, making the headset compatible with PC, PlayStation, Switch, Mac, VR (Meta Quest), and portable consoles, eliminating the need for multiple audio devices per platform.
ClearCast 2.X Microphone & AI Noise Cancellation
The upgraded ClearCast 2.X microphone operates with a new high-bandwidth chipset, supporting audio sampling at 32KHz/16Bit, offering double the clarity compared to standard gaming microphones. It is supported by the Sonar AI-Powered Noise Cancellation software on PC, which uses artificial intelligence algorithms for bidirectional elimination of ambient noise during communication. Its design is fully retractable, allowing the complete concealment of the boom arm inside the headset chassis when not in use, maintaining the aesthetics and ergonomics of the headset.
Power Management & Companion App
The energy efficiency of the Arctis Nova 5 ensures a battery life of up to 60 hours of continuous use, allowing it to operate for an entire week on a single charge. It features a USB-C port with Fast Charge support for rapid energy replenishment. At the same time, the Arctis Companion App serves as a central control hub, providing access to real-time parametric EQ without having to exit the game. The software allows customization of chat and game audio mix (ChatMix), as well as activation of specialized profiles such as 'X-Ray Hearing' to enhance critical audio cues.
- Type
- Over Ear
- Features & Functions
- Wireless, Surround
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Headphone Impendance
- 36 ohm
- Microphone Features
- Retractable, Mute Button
- Colour
- White
Important information
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