SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P
Neodymium magnetic drivers and a 60-hour battery life power this wireless headset, while over 100 game-specific audio presets let you customize sound for any genre. The ClearCast 2.X noise-cancelling microphone ensures clear voice transmission, and the lightweight 267-gram build with water resistance adds everyday durability. It’s best for console gamers seeking all-day wireless comfort and tailored audio profiles for different gaming environments.
About This Headphones
Neodymium magnetic drivers and a 60-hour battery life power this wireless headset, while over 100 game-specific audio presets let you customize sound for any genre. The ClearCast 2.X noise-cancelling microphone ensures clear voice transmission, and the lightweight 267-gram build with water resistance adds everyday durability. It’s best for console gamers seeking all-day wireless comfort and tailored audio profiles for different gaming environments.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type Neodymium magnetic
- Impedance ohms 36
- Wireless
- Open closed back closed
- Battery life hours 60
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong battery (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong mic (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong comfort (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average sound (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average build (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Airweave Memory Foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | Neodymium magnetic |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 93 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | SteelSeries GG |
| Water Resistance | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Neodymium magnetic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 48 | 470 | 33 | 32 | 34 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P | 30.8 | 78.8 | 34.6 | 17.7 | 85.3 | 66 | 52.1 | 93.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 99.7 | 93.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 98.9 | 79.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 97.6 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 99.6 | 72.6 | 66 | 98.6 | 93.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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