Customer Ratings & Reviews

Overall a Great WIRELESS Headset. sound quality is amazing. with the steelseries program on pc or phone app, it gives you many customizations for sound quality and mic quality. every easy to use and adjust for any ones liking. battery easily lasts a good 3 8hr gaming sessions. charging speed is by far the most superior. 15mins of charge gets a good 40%+ of battery that lasts. Very happy with this pick up & i know everyone else will feel the same

So I am always looking for a good headset for my PC gaming. I'll be first to admit that I struggle with justifying buying gaming headsets above $200 or below $100. I always had a belief that I should only buy budget to mid tier headsets believing that the quality for sound and comfort would be the same, as long as I could adjust the settings on my computer or app. I have used SteelSeries in the past, and wanted to take chance on these since these fit in between my budget. The box lays out what the Artis Nova 5 offers. Setting up to my gaming laptop was pretty effortless, and I didn't need the included dongle. I really liked the fact that this claims a 60 hour battery life which is nearly twice that of competitive sets (50 for gaming, 60 for bluetooth usage). The mic boom is clearly tucked away inside the ear cup and comes out. a companion app that has a ton of game presets. There is an app that you can download that offers several sound options to best match your taste and mood. I was blown away at the sound quality when playing FPS games, RPG, and online. The Neodymium Magnetic Drivers made the sounds come out clear and very immersive. The Arctis Nova 5 offers 360-degree spatial audio, so I did feel very immersed in the game. When gaming on TF2, my team heard me really clearly and my voice was crisp. They are decent on the comfort level. The head band is supposed to provide a snug feeling, but I have a larger-than-average head, so it kept lifting the headset more top of my head. It is removable but the 4 prongs on the side would rub off the sides of my head. I ended up leaving it on which did press down on my hair. The over-the-ear cups are very comfortable. I mentioned earlier about the dongle and the ability to switch between the 2.4gHz to bluetooth with a simple button. This was a nice feature to have, but felt it was only necessary if I was using this headset for mobile gaming and I needed to answer a phonecall. Otherwise, I really only needed this for my PC. I did connect this to my XBox which provided similar experiences. Overall, these are really good mid-range gaming headsets. They are very clean looking, love the hidden mic, with great sound quality. I wished the headband could be removed without the grooves scratching my head, but again, not a deal breaker. For the price, these are definitely a good pick for PC usages.

My favorite headset. Sounds great, comfortable, has a long range, and a very long battery life. I don't use the mic, but ive tried it and its not the best (comparing to a high quality microphone for my PC). The wide shape of the dongle also blocks the USB-C port next to it which is slightly annoying. All in all this is an incredible choice especially for the price point.

Highly recommended by one of the salespersons who happens to also be a gamer. Picked it up on sale and it did not disappoint. The headset sounds great and I'm able to pick up sound cues in every direction when playing Cyberpunk 2077 or Ready or Not. The battery life is exceptional and the headset light and extremely comfortable.

My old headphones started going out, so I got these as a replacement. They are so much lighter and more comfortable than what I had before. The battery life is great and the range away from my phone or computer is almost anywhere in my house. I definitely hope these last a long time.

The Steel Series Arctis Nova 5 is a gaming headset for the masses. It's available in three flavors; the Xbox, PS5 and PC. The one I got is the one for the PC which is also compatible with the PS5. The box is smartly packed with two USB-A cables, one for charging your headset and the other to hook up the USB-C 2.4 ghz dongle for the headset. The headset is designed for gaming and as such supports both Bluetooth and its proprietary dongle. It feature a pop out microphone that's on a flexible wand, a head strap and not much more. The headset is light but well built and the headband actually makes it feel like you're not wearing a headphone. The audio quality for the headphones is a tad bright for my tastes. I gave it about 8 hours of playing music at moderate volume to hope it just needed a break-in. The included steel series app that allows you to modify the sound settings worked but still a tad bright for my liking in the end. During gaming the headset performed but sadly I felt that my existing headset did a better job in spatial 3D placement. Perhaps it was something to do with the software settings. Sound quality once again was a tad bright and needed to turn down volume after a while. In conclusion, Do I like it?…yes it's a premium headset that's of quality. The sound quality may not suit me but perhaps would suit you. Overall it's a good headset if you're looking for a gaming headset this is one option but there are other options on the market that also should also be considered.

So I really like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Headset. I have a big head and they are pretty comfortable. Here are some of my thoughts about it. Pros: Comfort: The lightweight design and breathable ear cushions are great for long gaming sessions without discomfort. Ease of Use: Simple setup and user-friendly controls make it accessible for non-tech-savvy users. Microphone Quality: The ClearCast microphone provides clear communication, reducing background noise effectively. Wireless Performance: The 2.4GHz wireless connection is reliable and lag-free. Software Integration: The SteelSeries Engine software allows for extensive customization of audio settings. A few cons: Battery Life: While 20 hours is decent, it may not be enough for marathon gaming sessions. Customization: The software could be more intuitive and offer deeper customization options. Overall, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Gaming Headset is a versatile and high-quality product that caters to various user needs. With a few improvements and additional features, it could become an even more compelling choice across different user categories.

I've had the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset for about a month and a half now and it is the best headset I've ever owned, although I have a few complaints. Starting off with the comfort, I can wear this thing for hours and sometimes I'll forget I'm even wearing it. They're very well built and the design is very low-key and sleek. The sound quality is amazing and I can hear everything in game, but one major problem is that I can hear everything that I'm doing in real life too. The wheel on the back left side of the headset controls the volume, and if you put it too high you can hear quite literally EVERYTHING, whether it's clicking keys or background noise. It's not like you can only hear this stuff through the headphones, but it is amplified and you can almost hear it twice. Other than that, the mic quality is great but if you don't want to hear yourself talking then you have to keep the volume at about 75%, forcing you to turn the volume all the way up on your computer. With that, there is virtually no noise cancellation but when you're listening to music or playing a game you really won't notice any background noise. The software is also really annoying because when I want to connect the headphones via Bluetooth there are a million options (chat, microphone, media, aux, gaming) for the output sound, but when using the dongle there is a specific one which is better. Speaking of the dongle, there should really be a disclaimer that it is 3 ports wide and takes up so much space. I had to get a usb-c to usb-a adapter because my usb-c port is close to other ports that I need to plug other things into. Finally, the battery life is pretty good and it charges quickly. Overall, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is a great choice for a gaming headset with great sound and microphone quality, but maybe wait for it to go on sale to buy it as $130 feels a little expensive (I got mine for $90 on sale) and unless you don't have port space for a monster of a dongle, definitely look into picking these up.

The SteelSeries delivers clear, well-balanced audio with surprisingly strong bass. The microphone is crisp for calls or gaming, and the lightweight design makes it comfortable for long use. Build quality feels sturdy, though the ear cushions may get warm over time. Overall, it’s a reliable, great-value headset for both everyday use and gaming.

Battery life is seriously long! Very easy set up, I use on PC and PS5. App lets you control EQ and save presets. Very lightweight and comfortable with glasses, perfect for long sessions! I like the retractable mic for a sleek look. Wireless range is not very far, don't expect to get great signal if you walk to another room.

I can see how this headset can be comfortable for some people. However, if you aren't used to an elastic headband, it will take a couple of days to get used to it and might feel like it's digging into your head. If you have big ears, I don't recommend them; earcups are somewhat small. Soundwise, they sound great, and the online app is simple to navigate. You can customize the audio depending on the game or music you are listening to. They are light and the earcups are breathable, providing great comfort. I recommend it, especially if you can get it on sale which most times it is.

This brand of headphones have been the most comfortable pair as well as having good sound and a nice mic. I ordered a deep, cooling set of ear covers and they are amazing

I bought these headohones a few weeks ago because my old arctis 5s finally stopped working after years of use. These headphones are a stepup from those the audio quality is better the microphone is better and the wearbility is better. For $120 and even the original $150 they are a great price. The 2.4ghz connectivity is amazing and its range is impressive and the seamless swap to bluetooth when pressing the button is very nice.

Love these!! Comfy and great sound quality! Great battery as well. First time trying a wireless headset for pc gaming and will never go back to anything else!

Excellent sound quality with clear details and strong bass. Very comfortable to wear for long sessions, and the mic works really well. Perfect for gaming—highly recommend!

Nice sound quality for the price point and very comfortable with good battery life

I have tried multiple headsets, from multiple manufacturers. I keep coming back to SteelSeries. For the price this headset has amazing sound and voice quality. Plus, this is one of the most lightest, most comfortable headsets I have purchased.

These headphones are comfortable, have a great noise level, and let me speak clearly through the mic. Best pair of headphones I've purchased.

Great audio and mic quality, with a long battery life

There good quality good sound system and clear to speak and recommend for other people to buy them i had tried other brands in very well. This brand is very a high quality Way to go sound, I truly truly recommend other people to buy them but make sure you buy them at best. Buy best customer service ever every time I go. I'm very satisfied.