Fresh off the heels of their award-winning Arctis Nova Pro headset, SteelSeries has unveiled the all-new Arctis Nova 5. This feature-packed headset proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to experience superior gaming audio.
The Arctis Nova 5 builds on the legacy of the Nova line, renowned for its sleek design and innovative engineering. Under the hood, you’ll find 40mm Neodymium magnetic drivers that pump out rich, immersive sound with a frequency range of 20-22,000 Hz. And if you crave the edge in competitive shooters, the Arctis Nova 5 supports 360° spatial audio, putting you right in the heart of the action.
The Arctis Nova 5 takes voice chat to the next level with a superior microphone. SteelSeries has taken their industry-leading ClearCast mic technology and cranked it up a notch. The new ClearCast 2.X microphone boasts double the bandwidth and double the clarity, ensuring your voice is always crystal clear, whether you’re strategizing with teammates or coordinating an attack.
Here’s where things get even more interesting. SteelSeries has developed the Nova 5 Companion App, a treasure trove for gamers. This app, created with the help of developers, esports pros, and SteelSeries’ own audio engineers, features over 100 game-specific audio presets. Imagine switching between custom profiles optimized for titles like Fortnite or Minecraft, all on the fly and without interrupting your gameplay. Want to hear every footstep in the latest Call of Duty? There’s a preset for that.
The Arctis Nova 5 isn’t just about PC gaming either. This versatile headset offers a variety of connectivity options, including Bluetooth and a high-speed 2.4 GHz connection with the included dongle. So whether you’re a PC warrior, a console crusader, or a VR adventurer, the Arctis Nova 5 has you covered.
As for battery life, gamers an enjoy up to 60 hours of wireless play on a single charge. Fast charging via USB-C gives you 6 hours of juice in just 15 minutes. Plus, convenient on-ear controls keep everything you need at your fingertips, from volume adjustment and mute to a single button to toggle between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
Available now, the Arctis Nova 5 ($130) is billed by SteelSeries as “affordable luxury.” We’re inclined to agree. Get it here.