THEY DID IT! SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Review

[@johnnyr-518]

caught my nephew watching reviews for this headset. This removes the guesswork on what to get him for christmas.

[@ju4n831]

They’re on sale too, got them for $100

[@anthonygiudice4406]

That mic sounds significantly better than previous iterations.

[@aritez3585]

On par with hs80 and black shark v2 2023

[@djstutterchicago87]

Does the mic on the 5p/5x have Ai powered noise cancelation like the 7p? That is my main concern as people all tell me that they can hear my air conditioner in the background on my current headset.

[@aritez3585]

@djstutterchicago87 It doesn't, but if you pair it with steelseries gg sonar, it will solve your problem

[@ElFrencho]

The mic on the Arctis Nova 5's the best one SteelSeries has ever done for a headset. They must've learned a lot after making the Alias standalone mics.

[@BabysitterSky]

Oh shit that mic actually sounds pretty good. About time.

[@loconius]

Agreed, that sounds way better, I wish it had simultaneous Bluetooth audio!

[@etnelso]

I'm actually impressed with the mic audio compared to previous versions.

[@SamSpacetrash]

I also want to know how it compares to the 7x. I bought them a couple months ago and it’s probably my favorite headset. Is this one better?

[@iamTruthify]

Ima buy these on Friday and I got the 7x, I'll lyk how I like them too, rn my 7x echo alot so I can't use that mic with friends

[@matthewcabral9752]

I have the 7x and just ordered the 5X

[@javviii]

@@iamTruthifyupdate?

[@iamTruthify]

@javviii mic is definitely better and since you can mess with the mic on the app it's even easier, no issues for me

[@watchyourtoneBOl]

@@iamTruthify which one is more comfortable?

[@Billy-zf8yn]

Thanks again like always first channel I look into for headset reviews!

[@Akeldama626]

Now which is better nova 7 or these cheaper nova 5? .. because some people will go for the best and greatest at a higher price

[@bobbyjames7470]

I was gonna buy the 7s but when I saw the difference in mic sound I changed my mind and ordered the 5s....not to mention the app is nice on the 5 whereas the 7 doesn't have the app .

[@kylei4153]

Gonna grab myself a pair of these I think. 🤔 Need a replacement for my 5 year old Turtle Beaches. 😅 Great review. Nice detail. 💯

[@cvtechreview]

Thank you for your awesome review. How would you rank it against the 7x? Also I hope to hear your review on the upcoming Turtle Beach 600 Gen 3 headset.

[@BanTaaax]

Same!! I am either getting this or turtle beach stealth 600 gen 3, but am waiting for reviews on that

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi I wouldn't get these I would get the flagship nova pro wireless I just picked up the new white ones and I'm sure not downgrading to get these the only thing good about these they have alot of presets but so does the nova pro wireless but if you don't have money then get the nova 5 if you can afford the nova pro wireless get those the white edition there awesome stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@bashfullJ88]

​@@BanTaaaxTechne did a review on the turtle beach 600 3 and said the clamping force was to tight and uncomfortable. Just go with the steelseries. It's a better all around headset.

[@unwrapdontiktok2256]

great review especially on the mic part. I still feel like it's far behind the nova series and higher end razer headsets, but those are more costly. The mic sound really staticky with lots of pops.

[@JudasOmega]

Hey dude! As always an amazing and detailed video! I just picked mine up today and I'm so excited to get them home.Gotta work a night shift fist and then it's on! Just wanted to let you know that there was an update for Engine and it all seems to be working fine now. I hope it works for you and everyone else. Keep being awesome and have a good one!

[@เเมวกินเเซวมั่ว]

Is it good?

[@rongruixu5276]

How does it compare to the nova 7? I just bought them 2 months ago

[@chencg179]

Hopefully there’s a way to allow sonar presets for the other novas. I use gg on my laptop for my nova 7’s. My favourite headset thanks to ur videos. And that’s coming from the old Arctis pros. Just not sure if they made these presets for the 5’s only

[@nhoffman0677]

Random question, but I think you have said you play Diablo 4. Do you have a preferred mouse for it? I normally use my GPX2, but I think I need an ergo shape with how much clicking I do and something with quieter switches.

[@TheTechne]

I do play fair bit of diablo, and last epohc, but I always use controller. But I did try them with some mice, and I really enjoyed it with the SS Aerox 5, gave me a few extra buttons for abilities but nothing overboard

[@marcuscx9643]

The mic sounds so good but what’s killing it is it picks up too much background noise. Can’t wait to see how the mic sounds on the Atlas Air! That’s what I’m going for

[@jcraftgaming76]

i’ve had my old steelseries for like 6 years now and it’s time to retire it lol. my left earcup is giving out. got these today and waiting on them to come in !

[@MrH-GB]

I just ordered these after the hinge on my Razer Blackshark V2 broke after 4 months, so they're going back to Amazon. I never liked the noise isolation on them anyway, I like to hear my surroundings a little bit.

[@jeffbones2802]

Really like the Steele Series headsets but I’m completely lost on what to get as a Xbox gamer??? I’m not on PC so the whole sonar audio confuses me. Is that only an option for PC gamers? Would love a more detailed explanation on how these headsets perform on console. Some of the reviews I’ve seen talk about how great they are on PC but lose audio quality on console. I don’t want to spend 200-300 plus on a headset if I’m gonna lose out on certain functions of the headset for console. Thanks for the help!

[@jayjoesadoptedsonbenjamin]

Im an Xbox gamer. Have the Steel Series wired version for years and has been awesome. Want a wireless now and these look very good. Very compatible with the Xbox, just make sure you purchase the right one :) Some shops dont specify well enough for what console but where im from on Coolblue they do.

[@juanrivera8292]

The x model is for xbox and most consoles while as the regular and the other are for more specific consoles

[@coyotex850]

nice to see SS upgrade the from that 2 cups with a string in the middle microphone they was using before

[@WhiteSoxLouie]

If you had to chose between these or the arctic nova pros which would you prefer?

[@TheTechne]

nova pro

[@johnlang2293]

I have the Arctis 7X , same dongle that lets you flip a switch, great for all platforms. If my 7X ever stops working I will replace it with this !

[@PvtSucc]

If I tweak the headset on my PC will the settings go to console too? I have this headset and have been loving it just a question I had.

[@Amaz1ngSp1derC]

Thank you Techne 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻 I use the Nova 7X. Did the whole Nova line-up get the update to use the phone app?

[@drunksquirrel2051]

No, only this cause it has a new chip in it

[@TheTechne]

no, but I hope they make an update too them all. But will more than likely be just for future releases

[@repsac0258]

Hopefully should I upgrade from the 7p to 5 ?

[@Amaz1ngSp1derC]

I plan on holding out until they make the changes in Nova 7s. I use the simultaneous Bluetooth function a lot. Being able to game while sitting through those zoom trainings is a lifesaver 😂

[@Jj-yw4mw]

@@Amaz1ngSp1derC Don't think they will be able to since the Nova 5 uses Bluetooth 5.3 but the Nova 7 uses 5.0. I think because it is different hardware in regards to that it can't just get updated via software. I just got both the 7 and 5 and the range on the 5 is much better than on the 7, definitely because of 5.3

[@Jacky_Slapzz]

this headsset is on fire man. Thanks for sharing this info. now i know wat to get for christmas

[@iYamylol]

Hi nice video, i have a question... If you haveto choose between these or the razer barracuda x which would you prefer? Thank you

[@abdulbaqimo9612]

Thank you brother for this wonderful review. I am confused between this headset and Razer Blackshark v2 pro wireless 2023. Which one do you recommend?

[@michaelmartinez6007]

Get the nova 5x

[@justinsaiyan5587]

Ok bro I’m gonna trust you.. I’ve been looking for a headset for the last few years and have been so overwhelmed with options that I couldn’t choose one ha. This seems like an ok price and a quality wireless option. Hope these work out 🤞🏻. I bought my keyboard because of you and I LOVE it. Hopefully this will make it 2/2 ha

[@justinsaiyan5587]

Update* Absolutely loving them so far. Had a blast playing XDefiant last night with them. Very happy with my purchase so far. Appreciate this review man

[@BeHempy]

Who looks for a headset for years? Duh fuk you been using for the past 3 years then 😂

[@hashtag6514]

@@BeHempynah cause fr huh 😂 im glad someone thought the same thing haha no shade to this guy though

[@Mal-ff6mb]

@@BeHempy Ive been looking for a new headset for 4 yrs now...I just cant decide on what to get, Im scared I`ll regret it yk

[@GermanNunez-l2n]

What’s the quality of life on them ? After 4 months of use has there been any wear and tear ? Or is it still good to go thinking of getting these since it’s actually on sale now on Amazon

[@DAEMONF1RE]

Thanks for the review. I watched a bunch of your videos for other headsets but in terms of my budget I picked these ones. One question. Anyone know if the wicked cushions are compatible with these?

[@acscw8408]

Sonar is the app that comes with GG on windows. The eq u see in the nova5 is its own capability.

[@TheTechne]

These sync with sonar on pc, that’s also how you make/save a custom eq

[@ponixvideo]

Hey, I think it's great how you design your videos and the product in detail. Greetings from Germany. Now to my question, is this headset very glasses-friendly? I have the Stealth 600 Gen3 and it presses on my glasses frame, but this is not the case with the Recon 200 Gen2. And is the sound accurate despite the glasses? Because I noticed that when I wear the glasses the sound is distorted (less bass, the highs have a tinny sound) I've only had my glasses for a week and the frame on the ears is higher and thicker and is made of plastic. Thank you for your helpful answers. Because then I would send the Stealth 600 back or sell it to a friend and get this one. An adjustable EQ is always important to me with bass boost, I love bass 🙂

[@juanpablocouch]

Yew

[@A1finesse]

Any white noise or static? Always had that issue with the novas. With the new turtle beach stealth series coming out I’m not sure which one will work for me

[@TheTechne]

I never noticed any. Have you checked all your settings. Also maybe mic monitoring is set to high.

[@A1finesse]

@@TheTechne yeah I’ve tried that still is a issue I get with my tinnitus. Been using the arctis 1 for awhile now so wanna upgrade. guess I’ll try both the turtle beach stealth 500 (2024) and the nova 5.

[@wwesuperstar1100]

This or the new black sharks for console ?

[@mrbigtymer78]

Just picked these up from Walmart today to give my 700 gen 2 max a break, and these things get plenty loud for anyone, and has good bass and treble for anyone, the BT quick switch is pretty fast unlike the blackshark v2 pro for xbox, that thing took 3-5 seconds to switch from BT back to 2.4 which is slow AF so i returned them for the Nova 5x and im satisfied now

[@eemmiill201]

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is currently on sale here in Sweden for $250 while the Nova 5 is $150. For that price, which one would you recommend?

[@jrmyg1621]

both of those sound good, personally i'd rather buy the nova 5's for 150

[@loconius]

Sounds like the 5 has a better mic too

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi if you can afford the nova pro wireless those all day it's the flagship I have the white edition nova pro there awesome

[@loconius]

@@jamesstevens968 that’s a good point, plus if you care about mic quality you’ll get a separate one anyway (I didn’t even think about that), go for the sale and get the pro

[@ptannous27]

If budget wasn’t a factor would you choose these or the pro?

[@tevb8834]

Do you mean the 7? Or is there a pro version of the 5?

[@Southside773_Trucker]

I have the Lucidsound LS35 & was going to upgrade it to Lucidsound LS50x for the wireless/Bluetooth function, but came across these on Amazon & typed them in on KZbin. Watched your video & now im so confused on what to do 😩. Do these have noise canceling?

[@Luminated]

I've been looking to replace my old Logitech G X pro wireless headset and have been flip flopping between the Audeze maxwell and the Arctis Nova pros. Thought going higher end would be the best since I've never really had a higher end headset. Idk if I should just stick to the mid range with these or pull the trigger on something higher end now. If only the mic was better on the Nova pros, it would make for a much easier decision.

[@r3ikobomb]

Sound will be considerably better, but by no means are midrange set a slouch in audio. Also thinking of the mic, if you really need a top notch mic, you'd probably need a desk mic and are streaming or recording for other content. If not, a mic on any midrange or high end set will be suffice for game/Discord chat. You won't be hearing yourself anyway. Really, if should boil down to the additional features. I swung to the Nova Pro Wireless because of better range as I galivant throughout my house while listening to music or KZbin, but also have simultaneous Bluetooth so my ADHD brain can consume IG reel/TikTok at the same time while listening or gaming.

[@BabysitterSky]

I've been using the nova pros wired since launch and they're by far the best headset I've ever used.

[@Luminated]

@r3ikobomb the features for simultaneous Bluetooth is super appealing because my job usually has me on call all day, but I game in my downtime, so sometimes it's hard to take a phone call when I'm in game. I'm heavily leaving towards the nova pros because of that feature alone. How is the mic quality for phone calls though? Is it bad?

[@chencg179]

Nova 7’s sound incredible. I swapped my pro wireless for them as they have more depth and fullness which I like as I play single player now not just apex. The price is inbetween the 5’s and pros. The pros are better in the highs for sure though.

[@nobby8368]

Thanks for the Review. Pulse Elite or this one ?

[@Apfelloch]

This is exactly what I'm asking myself right now. I don't even do gaming that much and mostly need a wireless headset for working from home. These "corporate MS Teams certified" headsets are pretty expensive, not really comfortable (I need over-ears) and mostly use Bluetooth. Last week I decided to look for gaming headsets, that are relatively cheap (~$150) and don't look too much like gaming. Just yesterday I saw Technes review on the Pulse Elite and they looked and sounded promising. When searching through Amazon I came across the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 and they look also pretty decent. This is the first review of many that I'm about to watch, to finally decide which headset I'll choose.

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

Watch Gadetry tech review on the pulse elite even he says they sound better than the steel series

[@SemiAutoOutlaw]

Would be cool to have an app for the Nova Pro Wireless. I play on PS5 & it would be a bit more convenient to scroll through presets on my phone than plug into my Mac or play around with the DAC IMOP.

[@UnkownMTRider]

There is the companion app for that tht you can change any settings from your phone while also playing on PS5

[@joshuacitron899]

I’m looking at upgrading from wired. I currently use Blackshark V2 X. Will this sound better? Although those are fairly budget I’m worried that going to wireless will mean a lower quality sound.

[@stephen0327]

does this work on the older headphones? like the nova pro?

[@stranger6740]

Nice! Well, how would you rank it against acrtis nova pro?

[@TheTechne]

arctis pro is better, but also more $$$

[@stranger6740]

​@TheTechne thanks for advice! ❤

[@djstutterchicago87]

Does the mic on the 5p/5x have Ai powered noise cancellation like the 7p and the pros do? This is a huge selling point for me because my friends always tell me they can hear my air conditioning in the background during game sessions.

[@rocketgirl3]

Have you adjusted noise gate settings in Discord? That should do enough to block out AC sounds.

[@djstutterchicago87]

@rocketgirl I have not. I dont use Discord. Just standard private chat on PS5 when playing COD. I have the older 7p that first came out and the mic picks up even the slightest pin drop. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[@jcap8391]

​@@djstutterchicago87There are a couple work arounds but they all require you to spend money or are just a hassle to install. Best bet would be to sound treat your room with cheap foam squares to minimize reverb

[@tomy5722]

As a xbox gamer is the 5x better than the 7x? Because with the 7x no phone app to tune eq setting. Is the sound as good on the 5x?

[@Poptagger]

Are these better than the original artics pro wireless ?

[@iraklisp5563]

Exists latency in gaming for competitive games?

[@synapse1771]

This or the nova 7s?

[@BrunoMendes-sg1wo]

What would you chose between nova 5 or nova 7, i have a warranty coupon that can buy one full price and dont know what to chose cause I dont see very differences

[@TheTechne]

Nova 5's

[@bashfullJ88]

The Nova 5 is the new version that adds the new microphone and added other improvements mentioned in the video. Better than the Nova 5.

[@drewl8493]

the new white headset looks so nice. already have the 5x too

[@Sedp23]

I have the arctis 7x+ looking to switch to the nova 5 . Is it worth it?

[@mrbigtymer78]

U hear this mic right? Hell yeah it's worth it, the 7 mic is trash AF 😂😂😂

[@sdjoensson]

That small dongle is all fine and dandy, but I MUCH prefer the wireless dongle of my SteelSeries Arctis 9. I can plug my speakers into that dongle and it is VERY nice. When I turn my headset ON, i have sound in the headset, and no sound in the speakers. When I turn my headset OFF, I have sound in the speakers, automatically, no need for switching speakers on or of or anything, it just WORKS. Please get that functionality back :)

[@FordF_V3]

Did you have issues with the engine of steel series gg not recognizing or seeing the headset?

[@OnmanarmyY]

How are they compared to Turtlebeach 700 gen 2 Max? In my country Nova 5 costs 180$ is it still worth it?

[@kingjulian7371]

What is the best headset for Xbox in your opinion? I need a new headset and I want the best one on the market.

[@UltimaBeastDBZ]

Get the nova 5x you won’t be disappointed with a 50-60 hour battery life and app controls on you’re phone.

[@kingjulian7371]

Thanks

[@gemini3266]

Are this better than the Astro a30?

[@jenshs4817]

What do you think? Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox or the 5x? Which sounds better?

[@SaifSKH]

I think the Nova Pro would naturally sound better as it’s twice as expensive, but as of which one gives you a better value, the Arctis Nova 5 packs a lot considering its price, it’s gonna give you probably the best “price to performance” out of any other headset You just gotta ask yourself whether you actually need some of the more premium stuff on the Nova Pro and whether the difference in sound quality is worth paying twice as much as the Nova 5

[@SteelCitySniperYT]

I had the Nova Pros for a month and they sounded good but had quality control issues! Just picked up the Nova 5s and I’m impressed the EQs are insane!! The FIFA preset for sports games is so immersive!! They’re also really good for FPS games! Honestly I think these sound better than the Pros and they’re half the cost!

[@Fexioo]

i use the turtle beach stealth pro for xbox, would these be a upgrade or downgrade?

[@starstatusvillarreal3747]

Downgrade lol. Wtf

[@kevclark8661]

techne is there any replacement cushions you can recommend the nova 5 ..thanks man

[@bashfullJ88]

The wicked cushions are good.

[@rossharris3239]

I just got the arctis nova pro wireless for xbox, can i use this app or do I need to use gg on the computer.

[@galaxyguy4522]

They finally fixed their mics! Finally! Now we just have to wait for it to come to the rest of the lineup…

[@MonsterSodaholic]

Alright i’m sold, just confirmed my Amazon order 😎

[@CokeFlakes]

Hey man, I just got my Arctis Nova 5, but Engine refuse to show it as a device, what could be the best option to solve this problem? Everything works fine but since it's not in my Engine list I can't sync my EQs with phone and stuff and it's pretty sad. Have you encountered this ever?

[@brents350]

Hi, you said you get a tone when a call comes in, do you get the tone if a text comes in also?

[@TheTothDavid]

What about 7.1 virtual sound ? It sounds good in games ?

[@HostileSoldier]

Looking to replace my other headset? Is the 5x better or the 5? I play mainly FPS games

[@HostileSoldier]

Oh. I am on PlayStation by the way

[@Goobstank]

that mic sound actually pretty good im surprised

[@ItzMattchu_]

Question? Can I Bluetooth this headset to my PC and have it connected to my Xbox to hear both audios at the same time? R is that only capable with the 7s?

[@drunksquirrel2051]

Only 7s can do simatanious audio

[@LongPham-mk9yd]

There is only one sound at a time

[@peterfyal4998]

So if i purchase the nova 5x version i can use it wireless on xbox series x and wirless on pc?

[@diversity6096]

Are these like a “closed back” headset?

[@jameshastings6538]

I’ve been using Turtle Beach headsets for a while. Every Turtle Beach headset I’ve used hasn’t lasted more than a year. The Stealth 700 gen2 Max and the Stealth Pro. I’m done with Turtle Beach. Their quality is garbage. And I baby my headsets. So now I’m deciding between these 3. Which one would you say is the better of the 3? Audeze Maxwell Xbox Arctis Nova Pro Xbox (wired) Arctis Nova 5x

[@cranstonsnord4334]

I found one of these at a pawn shop sealed and unused for $60.00! I laughed to myself when I took it out of the box when it was all plastic, but the brand is SteelSeries! 😅 I am normally not a fan of plastic headphones as I have a big head and have had a few pairs snap on me in the past. As far as weight, I do not care really. The longest I would ever have these on my head at any one time would be maybe an hour. However, your review has eased my fears. I was pretty impressed when you twisted it back and forth several times and hey, no snap! I guess a $130.00 pair of headphones should last and I think I got a real good deal on them. They also sound great by the way. Great video and review by the way!!

[@BeHempy]

Cap

[@tevb8834]

Damn they snap?😭 You must have a REALLY big head then lol

[@alessandrotrezzi3221]

How is the sidetone on this new headset? Tried the one on Nova Pros and it was barely audible after the latest update...

[@KillaBean416]

Man. I just bought turtle beach stealth pro for 370$ CAD, and the sidetone is maxed out and barely audible . Updates can fix that ? Cause I really love the headset besides that

[@Mr.Milkerz]

Mine broke at the swivel joint today. I examined the joint too and concluded that it could have been better. I am saddened and I will be buying another one.

[@clawson32104]

Wish they would update the Nova 7 with that microphone. I love my Nova 7x but microphone quality has gotten so much better with recent headset releases. Don't think I would want the Nova 5 due to the all plastic build.

[@innovateandinvest]

Amazing review. Knowledgable and honest, well spoken. Got these for the girlfriend in white for christmas

[@oso999x]

i mainly play FPS. currently use a30s. would these be an upgrade?

[@SteelCitySniperYT]

I’ll say this! The preset EQs are insane and you can easily find ones that sound good for every game! I play a lot of Siege and XDefiant and I can hear footsteps so easily! Plus the comfort is insane!

[@sh0uta794]

Great! I was just looking for a new headset. I have used blackshark for 4 years now

[@maxmclaughlin6096]

Had this headset for 2 weeks now and is by far the best I’ve had. The features, versatility, and functionality have lead me to using it more then my A50s and enjoying it more.

[@eemill7405]

Is it still good? Any issues?

[@maxmclaughlin6096]

@@eemill7405 still good no issues

[@etnelso]

This comment just sold me. I have an old set of A50s that are really showing their age and I'm not trying to drop $300+ on another set.

[@maxmclaughlin6096]

@@eemill7405 no issues it’s great!

[@t4ctz]

Which A50’s? Because I just bought the A50x and they’re absolutely not worth the price they ask… says noise cancelling mic and it doesn’t work, it sometimes echo’s, sound isn’t anywhere near as good as the old A50s… its ridiculous, I’m looking at buying these instead but I’m unsure

[@fpvpilot7713]

After testing the Nova 5x and my other headsets bluetooth just has too much latency for gaming in my opinion. 2.4 works pretty well. I did find this headset with the least latency in 2.4 mode compared to my Arctis 7 headset. My Arctis 7 headset does fit over my ears better but the Nova 5x does have a lot of things that are better. I need a way to plug the dongle into my Rog Ally and also have a way to charge it at the same time. The dongle will not fit right now mainly because of the case on my Ally and volume buttons.

[@Stinky0368]

6:25 you don’t think you could see it through the foam or be able to cut a tiny little slit to see the light?

[@Max1130]

So I just went from a pair of Arctis Pros to these and the biggest thing I've noticed is it will not work with the gen 1 or gen 2 gamedac no matter what the steel series website says. These online have usb c no aux option and adapters do not work. I haven't seen anyone mention this yet.

[@drewl8493]

I also have the GG software fatal error message. sad face. but this video was rad as always thanks techne!!

[@drunksquirrel2051]

Had 7p for a month, sent them back and got nova 5x for PS5 due to the better mic and app support However, I'm not happy with them already and gonna go back to nova 7p because: 1. Headband fits more tight on head and I have a large head, , I get headaches in a hour with nova 5. The all plastic has less clamping vs metal 7 band. 2. Elastic head band is cheaper and doesn't fit as good as nova 7, its too long and allows less adjustments. 3. Ear coverings are cheaper and more rough feeling on skin, not as soft as nova 7 4. App has a hard time connecting to headset if you don't follow exact steps 5. Setting custom eq still requires pc connection, cannot be done on app.

[@itCryptix]

What are you eq settings for nova 7P?

[@wulfknightz9526]

okay so at first they felt a little small around my giant ears. got wicked cushion ears and headband. they are still little off. love the headset as whole but any advice in what adjustments to headset i should try to make fit a bit better? bottom of ear does not go in cushion (big ears) pressure a little high and a bit warm. so slight discomfort. band is set to bottom 2 wholes with wicked cushion band. wondering if someone has magic touch on some positioning to try out. my blackshark pros were great feeling but got the famous top of earcup hinge snapping. so trying these. if i can fix the remaining comfort would be perfect as they are really light which are nice.

[@KingSora909]

I would like to know something though I have some issues with my current headset I want to know if they fixed some of those issues on this new pair like the mute button if you press in on it too many times I would just end up being shot already that was on the Arctics Nova pro wireless but I also have some static issues with it sometimes

[@cleeferz3106]

Techne never lets us down

[@ruki_okorodudu]

Is it worth getting if I already have the nova 7p

[@TheTechne]

Only if u want the app control

[@erikartiles84]

I’m a bit concerned about the plastic hinges. I had the Razer Barracuda Black ($160) a gift from my girlfriend and they’re meant to be the top just under the “pro” models and they broke down on the hinge after a single year of use… I’m so sad because it was a gift and I took good care of them. Today I purchased these Nova 5 but I don’t know, I fear the same will happen to them.

[@boxman888]

confused about the versions of this headset, 5 , 5P and 5X. I get that X is for Xbox, is that the only difference. I am on PC and mobile devices. will the 5 suffice, I asume the P is for playstation?

[@garethg8226]

If you want Game/chat mix on PC then get the X.

[@pp.bbbsss]

Thanks for the review. I think that its a nice pair of headphones but i have a gaming laptop and im scared that the dongle is too large and i wong be able to plug in my mouse beacouse the usb a port is next to the c

[@tevb8834]

Subscribed, great video, thanks.

[@sparkwebdesign]

Great review. Why do you consider this the new $140 sweet spot? Wouldn’t the PS5 Elite beat this out? Planner magnetic drivers Better mic ANC Simultaneous Bluetooth I don’t see how these rank better?!?

[@SteelCitySniperYT]

The Pulse Elites don’t have ANC and the mic is actually worse!! I have the Elite and might make the jump to these cause they seem better for a lot of reasons!

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

@@SteelCitySniperYTthe pulse elites 100% sounds better tho. Watch gadgetry tech and he says the same

[@BransonStauffer]

On xbox the worked perfectly fine the first few times, but now when i join an xbox party I can’t hear my friends nor can they hear me, even though my game audio is working fine. Anyone have a fix for this?

[@Wariosmustache]

Did you ever find a fix for this?

[@ZayelJames]

Man U just earned a subscriber:3!

[@hysteria.1]

would you recommend this over razer barracuda x?

[@JimmyQuan-e8b]

The Barracuda X Versión 2023 sounds like the Cloud Alpha. A bit better in directional, but in music the Alpha is better.

[@FIPackage]

is it closed back or open back

[@jl7275]

Closed

[@3dutch]

i've just ordered this one. But where do i have to put the usb-c dongle in? I use an elite controller and don't have an usb-c port 🤣

[@ralphalfredcorpuz5995]

whats better, this or g pro x 2nd gen?

[@iKrittical]

HOLY FINALLY A STEELSERIES WITH A MIC 👁️👄👁️