Headphones SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
Storm Score 77 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 75% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 for its affordable wireless design, solid sound and comfort, but fault it for missing premium features like active noise cancellation.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed 77 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
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50%
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Budget-friendly wireless headset
  • Long battery life
  • Lightweight soft-touch ear pads
  • Companion app control
  • Comfortable fit
  • Retractable mic with AI noise reduction

Points of Contention

  • Occasional connection drops
  • Audio overload risk
  • Missing analog cable
  • Poor frequency response consistency
  • Bulky over-ear design

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
90
Rob Dwiar
TechRadar

“The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset is a truly amazing wireless gaming headset – whatever platform you play on, whatever games you play.”

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Will Greenwald
PCMag

“The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless is a good-sounding, long-lasting wireless gaming headset that's better suited for gaming than music.”

Acclaimed 4/5
70
Sarah Jacobsson Purewal
Tom's Hardware

“The Arctis Nova 5 is a good option if you're looking for a budget‑friendly wireless gaming headset that can also double as a lifestyle headset.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
69
David Abraham
RTINGS

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headphones are evaluated across multiple categories including noise cancellation, gaming performance, and audio quality. The review provides a comparative analysis against other top-tier headphones in the market.

Mixed 7.4/10

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