Steelseries Arctis Nova 5 headset

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is a wireless gaming headset with Bluetooth connectivity and a compact USB-C dongle for cross-platform use. It offers a frequency range of 20–22,000 Hz, a lightweight design at 265 g, and a retractable microphone. The headset features Neodymium Magnetic Drivers and up to 60 hours of battery life, designed to deliver clear, detailed sound and long use between charges.

Advantages

Over 100 game-specific audio presets created with esports pros and audio engineers allow precise highlighting of in-game sounds such as footsteps. Quick-Switch Wireless lets you toggle between high-speed 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 for simultaneous gaming and mobile calls. On-ear controls include power, mute, volume and a Quick-Switch button for fast Bluetooth access. The headset supports 360° spatial audio on multiple platforms and offers ClearCast AI noise cancellation and ClearCast 2.X customizable audio curves for improved voice and sound clarity.

Suitable for

• Competitive and casual gamers who need precise in-game audio
• Streamers and communicators requiring clear microphone transmission
• Multi-platform players using PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest and USB-C mobile devices
• Users who need long battery life for extended sessions (up to 60 hours)

Key specifications

• Brand: STEELSERIES
• Model: Arctis Nova 5 (MPN 61670, EAN 5707119053228)
• Connectivity: Wireless (2.4 GHz + Bluetooth 5.3)
• Frequency response: 20–22,000 Hz
• Drivers: Neodymium Magnetic Drivers
• Spatial audio: 360° spatial/surround sound compatible (Sonar, Tempest 3D, Microsoft Spatial Sound)
• Microphone: Retractable ClearCast with AI noise cancellation support on PC
• Controls: On-ear power, mute, volume and Quick-Switch
• Battery life: Up to 60 hours
• Weight: 0.265 kg
• Colour: Black
• Wearing style: Head-band, ear coupling: Circumaural

How to use

Charge the headset fully via USB-C before first use. Insert the included USB-C dongle into your PC, console or compatible device for low-latency 2.4 GHz connection, or pair via Bluetooth 5.3 for mobile audio and calls. Use the on-ear controls to power on, mute, adjust volume and switch between 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth with the Quick-Switch button. Deploy the retractable microphone for voice communication and retract it when not in use. Install the Arctis Nova 5 companion app on supported devices to access and switch among the 100+ game presets and to fine-tune audio curves and microphone settings.

Recommendations

For best positional audio and communication quality, use the 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle when playing competitively and keep Bluetooth paired for incoming calls. Enable ClearCast AI noise cancellation on PC for improved voice clarity in noisy environments, and select game-specific presets in the companion app to emphasize important in-game sounds.