SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
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Last updated: Dec 23, 2025 Scoring
I think the issue here is that you play on pc, which desktop mics are going to be a lot easier to plug in. Gaming headsets provide a plug and play experience, especially on console where you have to go through several loops just to get a DAC working. I believe that OP is on console, so advice for a desktop mic while doable isn't the most convenient and most definitely will end up out of the budget given. The maxwells have a strong sound signature but are way too heavy to be practical if you're not a big head. In my own experience, I ran Beyerdynamics on console for a bit and actually prefered my artics 5x, as the beyerdynamics were way to quiet especially for siege and as forementioned, getting a dac working on console just doesn't feel worth it. The headset was 16 ohms as well, so it shouldn't have been underpowered. Personally, i'm currently selling both the dac and the beyerdynamic headphones and will be upgrading to the artics elite.
r/SiegeAcademy • What headset should I choose for siege between these two? ->I run the steelseries artics 5x (5p would be the playstation version) I'll be upgrading to the artic elite pro
r/SiegeAcademy • What headset should I choose for siege between these two? ->I bought it a month ago and here are the pros: - Great sound quality which is heavily customizable with the SteelSeries GG app - Can connect to one device with the USB dongle and another with Bluetooth at the same time - Good quality build. Seems sturdy. - I like the retractable mic. It also has this feature where it plays your voice back to you. This removes that whole complete sound isolation issue where you don't know how loud you're talking because you can't hear your own voice. Cons - Although GG app allows customization, it creates multiple sound profiles on Windows which is a pain to organize for all the different programs you may use. - I struggle to get it connected wirelessly after it disconnects. - it's less comfortable than my older hyper x cloud 2. Starts hurting my ears after an extended period of time.
r/steelseries • Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 ->I think it might have to do with it creating multiple sound profiles. I click the button and the green light turns on, I can see sounds playing on screen (like a youtube video) but no sound comes out of the headphones. I then need to close the headphone, long press the power button until it turns green again, then it connects. Its not a pairing issue as I've paired it but just cumbersome I have to do this every time. And the online guide/user guide isn't helpful either. Maybe I have a defective unit as I don't see other people have this problem.
r/steelseries • Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 ->Solved all problems by returning them and got myself some Nova 5 .. best purchase
r/HyperX • Why isn't there a SINGLE review of the Cloud II Core Wireless?? ->https://preview.redd.it/xdckprj0h21g1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=995006035929ee15de05db6e5bce1848d7c2f2c7 Steelseries all the way. I bought the Nova and never had any complaints. Cheaper than Astros but approved by Pro gamers that they're better.
r/playstation • Which would you choose, and why? ->Sounds great, a lot of details (good for footsteps), good battery. The negative for me: stock earpads are not deep, my ear is touching the inner part of the earcup. So I had to swap to an aftermarket earpads.
r/steelseries • Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 ->I got steelseries arctic nova something. Work both with Xbox and PS5 and any Bluetooth device (simultaneously, can do both phone and console to not miss out on calls for example).
r/PS5pro • New Pro Owner... looking for headset recommendations? ->I find the 3p detachable mic to be so intrusive id settle for the nova 5 honestly could go for 2 days straight heavy use (im talking like 48 hours battery life speaking from experience) without charging and you barely notice the mic it has and the mics great too has an option for 2.4 and bluetooth pairing too. Little to no downsides but ye steelseries has been a solid brand for me i had a arctis 3 that lasted me for 6 years just replacing the wires it needs until the mic finally gabe out
r/steelseries • HEADSET RECOMMENDATION, STEELSERIES / HYPER X ->Audeze Maxwell - Considered one of the best wireless gaming headsets. Popular with music creators as well as for gaming. Mic is reasonably good, though can clip a little. Comes with leather earpads, but they can be replaced easily. Drop + EPOS PC38X - One of the best wired gaming headsets for sound clarity and mic quality. Bass reproduction is a bit muted, which is common for older style EPOS / Sennheiser headsets, and common with open back headphones in general. The mic is essentially the best of any consumer headset you can buy. Generally can only be bought directly from Drop's site. Comes with both cloth and velour earpads. [https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset](https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset) Steel Series Arctis headsets are generally a decent middle ground in terms of decent bass and mic quality. The overall audio quality isn't as good as either the Maxwell or PC38X, but they're closed back so their bass response is more like the Maxwell. And the mic quality is generally better than the Maxwell, but no where near as good as the PC38X. Most (maybe all?) use cloth earpads. Nova Pro Wireless and Nova 9 are both quite good, with the Nova 9 being slightly better in terms of audio clarity and mic quality, but the Pro Wireless has better bass and noise cancelling.
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i just got it, i think the microphone absolutely sucks. i've seen this complaint many times but not in these comments, it's so quiet, it stutters, i don't know if this is only a pc issue but i wil be returning it.
r/steelseries • Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 ->Steelseries. My partner and I both love our Steelseries headsets and other Steelseries peripherals. They're Danish I believe. The mic is retractable, not removable. My partner uses his headset for work as well as gaming, and they both come in black and white. They're both wireless. Both of our headsets have removable, replaceable, changeable ear pads and elastic headbands. The elastic headband prevents excessive pressure on any singular part of your scalp, and I'm pretty sure you can wash them. I just sewed little sleeves for mine, so fresh vibrant hair dye won't stain it. Bonus: if you're a tiny person with a small head and neck problems, the Arctis Nova 5 is pretty lightweight for a wireless headset, while maintaining good audio quality.
r/BuyFromEU • View on Reddit →I owned Nova Wireless, now Arctis Nove Wireless and these sounded like great but umm $400 is my cut off on headphones. $600 is a graphics card or game system. So, yeah.
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →The Arctis steel series ones that are marketed for Xbox work with PlayStation too and I see now they have some PlayStation branded ones too
r/PS5pro • View on Reddit →I'm on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X. Genuinely the best headset I've ever had. Slight pain in the ass getting it working, but otherwise they work incredibly well
r/XboxSupport • View on Reddit →Can verify that Arctis headsets are awesome. Partner has had the 9 for ages and it works like new. I have the Nova 5 for two years and I love it.
r/BuyFromEU • View on Reddit →I suggest steelseries! They're super durable (if he happens to be a 'rip them off in frustration' type lol) and great quality audio in/out. The Nova ones should be in your price range! Their support team is great, too
r/playstation • View on Reddit →Are you still enjoying them as much? How fast do they recharge if they run out? I use my headphones quite a bit and one of the best things I find with the arctis novas is I can just fast swap the battery, but I'd love having a smaller (and portable) solution in general.
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →If you don't need audio from phone and Xbox in the same time (you can still answer your calls) then Steelseries Arctis Nova 5X.
r/XboxGamers • View on Reddit →Didn't had any comfort issues with the 7 tho. The plastic of the 5 will make creaky sound
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →I absolutely love my steel series. I think there the Arctis Nova 5 wireless🤘 i was astonished by how good the sound quality is. I can hear foot steps in games where that matters
r/ArcRaiders • View on Reddit →Its'a shame, Poor quality Builds , Poor Audio , nothing ( immersive here with this ones , so avoid if youre planning buy for audio. Mic cheap build , but good sound when talking( im not sure with the fiability , 6month im pretty sure mic will start to be problem.. thats my guess cuz so cheap.) im from Razer BlackShark v2 pro and nothing comparable here , better mic/better audio in all aspects , Bluetooth doesnt worthg it with nova 5 cheap too .. so Nova5 its a budget headphone thats it. if you want spent 200$ on headphone avoid this ones dont worth the prices. im really disapointed . 2/10 for nova 5. im sending them back to get back my blackshark back or kraken v3 who know. Ps: so headache for nothing. Go Razer plug and enjoys. Keyboard/mousse SteelSeries is still my way to go tho ! also\* Hyercloud x2 get better Audio for quality too so dont buy nova 5 you will still be disapointed.
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →It would be helpful if you could list your preference for wireless or wired, and a rough idea of your budget and what region you're in. But personally, I recommend the Steelseries Arctis 5X or 7X. Steelseries makes several headsets in their Arctis Nova line, but the ones with the X next the number are Xbox compatible. I think they're a much better headset than the official Xbox Wireless headset, the biggest one being compatibility. The Official Xbox wireless headset is convenient in that it connects to the console using the Xbox Proprietary Wireless Protocol, so you pair it to the console like a controller. You can also pair it to a phone at the same time for music and taking phone calls. The Steelseries Arctis Nova 5X and 7X headsets come with a wireless USB dongle that you need to plug in the console, but the benefit of this is that they work on waaaay more than just Xbox. They are one of the few headsets that works on all platforms, meaning it can be used on Xbox One/Series, Playstation 4/5, Switch/Switch 2, PC, android, etc. On top of that, while the Nova 5X lets you toggle between the transmitter and bluetooth, the 7X supports simultaneous bluetooth like the Xbox headset does, so you can pair it to a phone and take calls while you are gaming. They also both have excellent battery life, and my favourite feature: they have retractable boom mics. That means when you're not gaming, you can tuck the boom mic into the headset and they look like normal headphones that you can use for things other than gaming.
r/XboxSupport • View on Reddit →Arctis steel series is super comfortable
r/headphones • View on Reddit →Personally I have a nova 5 and it works pretty well, I just do not really care for the aoftware for it because it is garbage, the only software I use is the Steelseiries companion app on my phones yo change eq's
r/linux_gaming • View on Reddit →I use the Steelseries Arctic for 3 years. Still solid
r/playstation • View on Reddit →Just got these and kinda waved off the small ear cups comments I saw around but they are really small. They are a bit uncomfortable until you get used to them. Audio leaves something to be desired even with eq balance I found online. But it's a very good budget wireless option if you don't plan to use it for hardcore games(hearing footsteps and foliage) then its good.
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →Dunno what headsets you've been using but I'm on my 3rd SteelSeries headset since I've been buying them since 2015. First pair I bought which is the Siberia v2s (iirc) are still working beautifully and I use them with my PS5 when I travel for work. My second pair is an arctis wireless pair, forget the model, but they only got replaced because I was given my current ones as a Christmas present. Zero issues ever.
r/pcmasterrace • View on Reddit →I use the Logitech g735 for my PC and I think they are really comfy and the rgb is a nice add on. I think the mic quality is pretty solid too, I've never had anyone say it sounds bad. I do think they can be a bit overpriced at retail tho. I also use steelseries arctis 5x for my PS5 and those also sound pretty good overall. I also like how the mic is retractable and they go on sale often. They don't have any RGB though
r/GirlGamers • View on Reddit →My Arctis works great for me. Long battery life and has been working great for a couple years now. I forgot what model I have but it is wire less and was way under 200 USD.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I have a different model of the Arctis Nova but it's my daily user for PC, PS5, and even my steam deck and phone sometimes when I'm on flights. I just think it's excellent, even if the PC software is challenging to configure.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →Personally, I really like this headset. Sound isn't fantastic, but good. Battery is awesome. Other features like rotating earcups, bluetooth, mute indicator, retractable microphone. The only two problems I had: 1. Small earpads. I always felt how my lower part of ear touches the earcup. Just a little bit, but I was annoyed so much about it. I got used after several days. 2. Quiet microphone. My friends told me that I am too quiet all the time. I found the solution by setting compression in the steelseries software to the max.
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →Arc Steel Series is another solid option. I have a wireless one I purchased for $100 two years ago and haven't had a single problem. Crisp, clear audio and super comfortable too.
r/XboxGamers • View on Reddit →mantra: comfort + mic quality > flashy features a lot of headsets with gimmicks sound okayish and they start pinching after an hour. and bad mic clarity just frustrates teammates. i've seen you've already filtered the list for comfort and mic quality. out of these i'd recc the \[nova 5s\](https://SmartChoice-Hub.github.io/Grab/?to=the\_best\_gaming\_headset\_to). cos they got soft ear cups for clean audio & clear mic quality. solid for both fps & rpgs. any useful features on other ones to change my opinion??
r/buildapc • View on Reddit →Audeze Maxwell - Considered one of the best wireless gaming headsets. Popular with music creators as well as for gaming. Mic is reasonably good, though can clip a little. Comes with leather earpads, but they can be replaced easily. Drop + EPOS PC38X - One of the best wired gaming headsets for sound clarity and mic quality. Bass reproduction is a bit muted, which is common for older style EPOS / Sennheiser headsets, and common with open back headphones in general. The mic is essentially the best of any consumer headset you can buy. Generally can only be bought directly from Drop's site. Comes with both cloth and velour earpads. [https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset](https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset) Steel Series Arctis headsets are generally a decent middle ground in terms of decent bass and mic quality. The overall audio quality isn't as good as either the Maxwell or PC38X, but they're closed back so their bass response is more like the Maxwell. And the mic quality is generally better than the Maxwell, but no where near as good as the PC38X. Most (maybe all?) use cloth earpads. Nova Pro Wireless and Nova 9 are both quite good, with the Nova 9 being slightly better in terms of audio clarity and mic quality, but the Pro Wireless has better bass and noise cancelling.
r/buildapc • View on Reddit →Please tell me what I'm doing wrong. I have had so many problems getting them to connect to my Xbox that I'm thinking about buying new ones.
r/XboxSeriesXlS • View on Reddit →I left the Arctis series to go Nova and I wish I hadn't. The Arctis 7X+ is one of the best midrange headsets I've ever owned. The new Nova style feels like it's for kids heads and ears. So much smaller. Also, have you tried getting a new dongle instead? You could try and locate and 7X+ dongle and pair the headset and see if you get more life out of them?
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →i just got it, i think the microphone absolutely sucks. i've seen this complaint many times but not in these comments, it's so quiet, it stutters, i don't know if this is only a pc issue but i wil be returning it.
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →I can't second this statement enough, the first party headset is absolute garbage as far as build quality, like he said same spot right. I have recently got the nova 5's so far good sound quality mic feedback and all. I recommend that line or Turtle beach
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I work for a gaming retailer so here's my take Unless you're big into your audio tech and I mean to the decimal point advantage , you really won't be able to hear a difference between a 60$ headset and a 100$ headset. Investing in comfort will be more worth your time and money. I prefer steel series and razer product, brands like turtle beach or RIG are perfectly fine too . Personally I use the steelseries nova 5X , it's confortable , it's multi platform (even works with my switch ) and has a good battery life
r/Rainbow6 • View on Reddit →I tried the nova 5's, very good except they clamped way too hard on my head, so had to return them. By far the most comfortable headset I've ever had were the sony wh-1000xm4's, a shame my pairs anc starting acting up and no microphone either.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →I had the official one and hated it so much I returned it and bought an arctis nova. The SteelSeries headset connects quickly and sounds perfect. I love it. If you can afford the arctis nova 3, it's a worthwhile upgrade.
r/XboxSupport • View on Reddit →Pretty good, the app is good, you definitely need EQ to make them sound good. Comfort is good, better than most. Only downside is the cheap look and feel, only plastics, no aluminium like nova 7 or pro
r/steelseries • View on Reddit →Returned mine as well for Steelseries 5X, which for 200 bucks less were infinitely better. I messed around with the maxwell settings for hours and just had zero bass/treble balance.
r/xbox • View on Reddit →I had no luck finding a decent all pink headset. But I really love my current headset. I have the Steelseries Arctis Nova in white! You can swap out some of the white parts with pink accessories they sell. Like [this](https://steelseries.com/gaming-accessories/nova-booster-pack?color=rose-quartz). You can also buy replacement ear cups from third parties that are pink in color!
r/GirlGamers • View on Reddit →I own both. The Nova can connect via bluetooth, the 7P+ cannot. I'm talking phones and what not, you'll need to use the dongle for the console anyway. If you don't plan on using the headset for other stuff than gaming, go for the cheaper 7P+. The Nova is also a bit smaller in terms of cup size vs the 7P+. I have a big head yet both of them are comfortable enough. Battery life is amazing on both, I charge them every 2-3 weeks. I haven't tried the Sony Pulse but I did buy the Sony Gold, which were cheaper but the build quality was way flimsier than a SteelSeries and the battery life was a joke in comparion. Would not recommend Sony for gaming headsets.
r/playstation • View on Reddit →For me it was/is the other way around! I used to have a G733 and my mic was constantly just "turning off" and I even bought another g733 and had the same issue. Even did fresh windows install etc. My mates on discord have been complaining about how soft my microphone of my Arctis nova 5 is, even tho I love the software as i use it for clipping some highlights etc. Now I'm looking at the A50 but gotta admit I'm a bit scared of the software making me regret the purchase
r/AstroGaming • View on Reddit →Cloud alpha wireless sound awful, but no wireless headphones that function off of a USB dongle are going to sound good and Bluetooth headphones have too much input lag for gaming unless you're playing single player titles. Arctis Nova are the least bad imo, but I've just given up on wireless headphones for now. I used to call my wireless HyperX headset my tin cans because they sounded like tin cans and the mic quality was worse than my laptop webcam's
r/buildapc • View on Reddit →Sounds great, a lot of details (good for footsteps), good battery. The negative for me: stock earpads are not deep, my ear is touching the inner part of the earcup. So I had to swap to an aftermarket earpads.
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