SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset with 2.4GHz/Bluetooth for PC, PS5/PS4, and Switch/Switch 2 - Towelie Edition/Lavender
Customers are saying
Customers praise the top-notch sound quality and the comfortable, lightweight design of these headphones. Users also appreciate the long-lasting battery life and the simple, straightforward connectivity process. While most feedback is positive, some individuals noted minor concerns regarding the fit, bass levels, and compatibility with specific laptop models.
Color
Towelie Edition/LavenderFeatures
Official South Park Licensed Gaming Headset
Featuring fan-favorite character Towelie design.
200+ 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. Up to 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.
HighFidelity 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.
Cross-Platform
Easily swap between PC, PlayStation, Switch, Switch 2, Meta Quest, phones or tablets with a compact USB-C Dongle.
Specifications
- Noise Cancelling (Active)NoSound ModeSurround 7.1Connection TypeWireless, WiredWireless ConnectivityRadio Frequency (RF - 2.4 Ghz/Low Latency), BluetoothTrue WirelessNoMaximum Wireless Range30 feet
Reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 514 reviews
- Sound Quality (293)
- Comfort (156)
- Battery Life (89)
- Connectivity (44)
- Weight (26)
- Fit (8)
- Bass (4)
- Compatibility (3)
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| Pros for SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset with 2.4GHz/Bluetooth for PC, PS5/PS4, and Switch/Switch 2 - Towelie Edition/Lavender | |||
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| Sound Quality, Comfort, Battery Life, Connectivity, Weight | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Comfort, Battery Life, Connectivity, Weight | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset with 2.4GHz/Bluetooth for PC, PS5/PS4, and Switch/Switch 2 - Towelie Edition/Lavender | |||
| Bass, Fit, Compatibility | There were no cons for this product— | Bass | There were no cons for this product— |























































