In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | Black | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 44 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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