SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset

Name: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset — White — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 100+ Audio Presets — 60 HR Battery — 2.4GHz or
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B0DFSBNN77

Bottom line: The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset: 100+ per-game audio presets for GTA V, Fortnite, Apex, CoD, swappable mid-match; main trade-off: presets require installing the Companion App, not stored on the headset alone.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 100+ per-game audio presets for GTA V, Fortnite, Apex, CoD, swappable mid-match
✓ 60-hour battery covers 8-hour sessions all week without a recharge
✓ USB-C Fast Charge returns 6 hours of play from a 15-minute top-up
✓ Quick-Switch toggles 2.4GHz gaming and Bluetooth 5.3 with one button press
✓ ClearCast 2.X mic runs 32KHz/16Bit with 2X the clarity of the prior gen

Cons

✗ Presets require installing the Companion App, not stored on the headset alone
✗ No wired 3.5mm fallback listed, so a dead battery ends the session
✗ White colorway shows wear on the headband and earcups faster than black
✗ Xbox is absent from the PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, and mobile support list

Manufacturer description

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless brings a genuine first to the Arctis line: 100+ game-specific audio presets, tuned by pros and audio engineers, that you load through the Arctis Nova 5 Companion App and swap in real time without leaving your match. Profiles exist for Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, GTA V, Call of Duty, and FIFA, so footsteps and positional cues sit where you need them instead of buried in a flat stereo mix. Custom-designed Neodymium Magnetic Drivers handle the output, targeting clear highs, pinpoint mids, and deep bass. Battery life is the other headline number: 60…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Arctis Nova 5 battery actually last?

SteelSeries rates it at 60 hours, which covers roughly 8 hours a day for a full week. USB-C Fast Charge adds 6 hours of use from a 15-minute charge.

Does the Arctis Nova 5 work with Xbox?

The listed platforms are PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Xbox is not among them, so check the product listing before buying for an Xbox setup.

Can I use it with my phone and my PC at the same time?

Quick-Switch Wireless lets you toggle between the 2.4GHz gaming connection and Bluetooth 5.3 with a button tap, and notification beeps alert you to incoming calls while you game.

What do the 100+ game audio presets actually do?

They are profiles tuned by pros and audio engineers for titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, GTA V, and Call of Duty. You load them in the Arctis Nova 5 Companion App and switch them in real time without leaving the game.

Is the microphone good enough for team comms and calls?

The retractable ClearCast 2.X mic uses a high-bandwidth chipset at 32KHz/16Bit, which SteelSeries rates at 2X the clarity of the previous generation. It tucks fully into the earcup when unused.

Key Features

100 GAME AUDIO PRESETS — Unlock tailored audio presets for top games like GTA V, FIFA, Call of Duty, and more, with the Arctis Nova 5 Companion App
60-HOUR BATTERY — Play longer than ever with the next-gen battery. Go 8 hours a day all week; plus with USB-C Fast Charge get 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes
QUICK-SWITCH WIRELESS — Toggle between 2.4GHz gaming and Bluetooth 5.3 with a tap of a button to take a call or listen to media; notification beeps keep you posted on incoming calls while gaming
HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO — Custom-designed Neodymium Magnetic Drivers create an ultra-detailed soundscape of clear highs, pinpoint mids, and deep bass
NEXT-GEN MIC — Our upgraded, fully retractable ClearCast 2.X microphone has 2X the clarity with a high-bandwidth chipset supporting 32KHz/16Bit audio

Full Specifications

Brand	SteelSeries
Color	White
Theme	Video Game
Impedance	32 ohm
Model Name	Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset — White PC
Style Name	PC
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	Over Ear
Battery Life	60 hours
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB-C, 2.4GHz
Control Type	Volume Control, Media Control
Model Number	61671
Audio Latency	2.4 milliseconds
Compatibility	PC, PS5, PS4, Switch
Ear Placement	Over Ear
Noise Control	Active Noise Cancellation
Series Number	5
Built-In Media	Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset
Cable Features	Retractable, Without Cable
Control Method	App, Push Button
Full listing title	SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset — White — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 100+ Audio Presets — 60 HR Battery — 2.4GHz or BT — Gen2.X Mic — PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Mobile

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