SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Gaming Headset - Black

• 100+ game audio presets for optimal sound in top games with the Arctis Nova 5 Companion App
• 60-hour battery life to play all week long, with USB-C Fast Charge
• Quick-Switch Wireless to toggle between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth with the press of one button
• Neodymium Magnetic Drivers produce crystal clear highs, pinpoint mids, and deep bass
• ClearCast 2.X microphone with a new high-bandwidth chipset, powered by Sonar Software AI Noise Cancellation
• Cross-Platform Gaming with a handy USB-C dongle for PC, PlayStation, Switch, Mac, VR, handhelds, and mobile devices

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.

Quick-Switch Wireless
Easily take calls while gaming, switching from high-speed 2.4GHz to Bluetooth 5.3 with a tap of a button. Mobile connections remain on standby when you're back in the action. Keep your Fortnite EQs on the 2.4GHz bandwidth without affecting your specific media profiles for Bluetooth audio.

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 crafted from a rare-earth metal 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
Hyper-custom audio curves allow complete control over every aspect of sound, so you highlight exactly what you need to hear.

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
We've tested this against hairdryers and jetplanes. Speak with a clearer voice without noise from incoming and outgoing chat.

Specifications

Compatibility
PC

ChatMix* (via Sonar)
*Windows 10 and above

Mac
*ChatMix not supported

PS4 | PS5
*PlayStation does not support ChatMix

Switch
Wireless USB-C or Bluetooth

Mobile
Wireless USB-C or Bluetooth

Oculus Quest 2
Wireless USB-C or Bluetooth
*Audio Only

Software Requirements
Nova 5 App
iPhone (iOS 15.6) & Android (Android 9)

GG + Engine
Windows 8.1 and above, Mac OS 10.13 and above

GG + Sonar Audio Software Suite
Windows 10 and above (required for ChatMix on PC)

Speaker Drivers
Neodymium Drivers
40 mm

Headphone Frequency Response
20–22,000 Hz

Headphone Sensitivity
93 dBSPL

Headphone Impedance
36 Ohm

Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion
< 1%

360° Spatial Audio
Supported

Microphone
Microphone Type
ClearCast Gen 2.X - Fully Retractable Boom

Microphone Polar Pattern
Bidirectional Noise Cancelling

Microphone Frequency Response
100-10,000 Hz @ 32kHz/16bit

Microphone Sensitivity
-38 dBV/Pa

SImultaneous Wireless
Battery Life
Up to 50 hours 2.4GHz Wireless or 60 hours in Bluetooth

USB-C Fast Charge
15 mins for 6 hours play

On-Ear Controls
Volume dial, Mute, RGB on/off
Volume dial, Power, Pairing, Quick-Switch, Mute

Box Content
Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Headset
Compact USB-C Wireless Dongle
USB-C to USB-A Dongle Extension Cable (5 ft / 1.5m)
USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable (5 ft / 1.5m)
Product Information Guide
Download Arctis Nova 5 Product Information Guide