Name: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X White
Brand: SteelSeries
SKU: 954321
Price: 116 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.8 (45 reviews)

Review is 8,8 out of 10, based on 45 reviews.
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Color: White

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Computer platform
- Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
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Connection type
- Wireless
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Sound reproduction
- Surround
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- Surround
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Microphone noise suppression
- Yes
- Yes
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According to our gaming headset expert

Set up more than 100 various audio profiles to hear what others can't hear.
With this wireless headset, you're not bothered by cables during gaming.
You can game for hours without having to charge in between with a 60-hour battery life.
For the set up of audio profiles, you need the Arctis Nova 5 Companion App.

Description

Experience various audio types with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Xbox headset - White. You can connect this headset wirelessly to your PC via the USB-C dongle. This way, you're not bothered by cables while you game. The Arctis Nova 5 Companion App lets you discover more than 100 different audio pre-sets. These audio profiles each have a unique focus, such as listening to footsteps or enjoying in-game music. The surround sound allows you to hear all the game sounds around you in 360 degrees, so you know exactly where your opponents are coming from. This means you're always a step ahead. Thanks to the noise suppression in the microphone, you can also communicate online with your friends without background noises. This way, you're message always comes across clearly. The average battery life of the headset is 60 hours. You can keep playing for a long time without charging the headset. Often play alone or no need for a microphone? You can easily fold the microphone of the headset.

Note:this gaming headset is made for the Xbox, but you can also use it wirelessly on the PC.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(1.88 MB)
USB-C dongle
USB-A to USB-C cable
USB-A to USB-C adapter cable

Key specs

	Computer platform	Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
	Connection type	Wireless
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Noise canceling
	Microphone noise suppression
	Average battery life	60 hours

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Review is 10 out of 10.

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Fit

Review is 10 out of 10.

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Wearing comfort

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Our expert review

With the Arctis Nova 5 you can game long and comfortably.

Many connection options
Nice sound
Good battery life
Little difference between audio profiles

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless is a comfortable wireless gaming headset with a long battery life. I play many different types of games and every game sounds good, I hear clearly where sounds come from in games. The special Nova 5 app is a nice extra, but ultimately adds little.

First impression I take the Nova 5 out of the box and immediately notice that the headset is lighter than the average wireless headset. The ear cushions are soft and fit completely over my ears. The headset does feel less sturdy than, for example, the Nova 7. The microphone is extendable and easy to bend. The headband is also easily adjustable.

Many connection options After the first impression it is time for a gaming session. The Arctis Nova 5 is a wireless headset, which means that you can only connect the headset wirelessly. Fortunately, I find enough options for connecting in the manual. The headset has Bluetooth and a USB-C dongle. This allows me to easily connect the Arctis Nova 5 to the PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC. I cannot connect this headset wirelessly to the Xbox. Fortunately, SteelSeries has made a Nova 5 model for every platform, so you can game wirelessly on every platform.

Beautiful sound experience I tested the Arctis Nova 5 with several games, from Helldivers 2 to Paper Mario. I also used the headset to listen to music. I actually always think the sound is beautiful and spacious. This is probably due to the special Nova Acoustic System, because even on the Nintendo Switch my games sound good. It sounds even better on PlayStation and PC because surround sound is supported there. The Nova 5 also has a special app that allows me to adjust the settings even further. In the app I can choose from more than 100 audio profiles for specific games, a nice addition, but I don't notice much difference between the profiles. Fortunately, I also adjust the volume of my microphone and other settings in the app.

Good battery life When unpacking, I notice that the Arctis Nova 5 is quite light, which is very nice while gaming. But I was afraid that this would be at the expense of the battery. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth, I played for hours and the battery easily reached the promised 60 hours. So I don't worry about interrupting my gaming session.

Mark. Gaming specialist.
7 June 2024
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Review is 10 out of 10.

10/10 ()

Very good and comfortable headset, battery life is a minus.

Lightweight
Glasses friendly
Company app to customize sound per game
Battery life with mic mute led light on = 36h

Have used it intensively for a few weeks 12+ hours a day. It is very light, well adjustable to increase the comfortable aspect and also glasses friendly which is a plus. You can optionally use the app to adjust the sound depending on which game you are playing and you also have the option to dim the mic mute led light via the app. The only downside I have encountered is that the battery life does not reach 60 hours but an average of 37 hours after some tests.

Akatsuki666
6 November 2024
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Review is 10 out of 10.

10/10 ()

Fantastic wireless headphones

Quality sound
wearing comfort
crystal clear microphone
big dongle

This headset has been extensively tested. Been using it for a few weeks now. So far very pleased with the Arctis Nova 5.

I really like the design of the headset. Completely black and super sleek. Exactly what I was looking for. The headset is also very light, which improves wearing comfort. The headband and ear cups are both adjustable, so the headset fits me wonderfully. I can wear these for hours on end without really noticing.

The headset is wireless, so you can connect via the supplied dongle or via Bluetooth. The connection was successful quickly. Switching between the two options is also very easy.

The sound quality is excellent. Nice full and clear sound. I installed the corresponding app on my phone. Pairing this with the headset was done quickly. The app is quite basic. Tried different audio profiles in the beginning. I couldn't tell much difference between the numerous options. I have now set the headset to an audio profile of a game that I play a lot. I'm not going to change this anymore because I mainly play 1 game. As a result, the app has now actually become redundant for me.

I think the wireless range is very good. I can walk through the entire house without any disturbances or loss of sound. The battery life is also great! I can game for a long time without having to charge the headset in between. The headset will be full again in no time, after which you can continue for hours.

The quality of the microphone is crystal clear. According to the people who can hear me online, my voice is clear and audible. Perhaps a little too good. I take this into account by placing the microphone a little further from my mouth. This will mainly be because there is little or no noise reduction. Fortunately, the microphone is bendable, so no problem. After use, the microphone can be retracted, which I like.

The only downside I have discovered so far is the large dongle. I placed this in the front of my Playstation, so I can no longer use the USB port next to it. This port normally contains my cable for charging my controller. It's quite easy to solve but not ideal.

All in all, I am happy with my purchase. I think the price is commensurate with the quality. If this headset were to break in the future, I would buy the same one again.

RinseBeer
18 July 2024
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