
SteelSeries 61676 Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Gaming Headset
Wireless gaming headset with 60-hour battery, 100+ game audio presets, and quick-switch between 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.
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Overview
Key Features
100+ GAME AUDIO PRESETS — Unlock tailored audio presets for top games like GTA V, FIFA, Call of Duty, and more, with the Arctis Nova 5 Companion App
60-HOUR BATTERY — Play longer than ever with the next-gen battery. Go 8 hours a day all week; plus with USB-C Fast Charge get 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes
QUICK-SWITCH WIRELESS — Toggle between 2.4GHz gaming and Bluetooth 5.3 with a tap of a button to take a call or listen to media; notification beeps keep you posted on incoming calls while gaming
NEODYMIUM MAGNETIC DRIVERS — These drivers create an ultra-detailed soundscape of crystal clear highs, pinpoint mids, and deep bass for your space journey
NEXT-GEN MIC — Our upgraded, fully retractable ClearCast 2.X microphone has 2X the clarity with a high-bandwidth chipset supporting 32KHz/16Bit audio
CROSS-PLATFORM — Easily swap between Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Switch, Meta Quest, phones or tablets with a compact USB-C Dongle
ON-EAR CONTROLS — All the buttons you need are right on the headset: Power, mute, volume adjustment, ChatMix for game and audio balance, and Quick-Switch to tap into Bluetooth
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 60-hour battery life with USB-C fast charging that delivers 6 hours of play from just 15 minutes of charging
- Quick-switch button toggles instantly between 2.4 GHz low-latency gaming audio and Bluetooth 5.3 for calls or media
- Over 100 game-specific audio presets fine-tune the EQ for individual titles through the companion app
- Retractable ClearCast 2.X microphone with 32 KHz/16-bit audio offers noticeably improved voice clarity
- Cross-platform USB-C dongle works with Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch, and Meta Quest without swapping adapters
👎 Cons
- At 0.28 kg the lightweight build may feel less premium than heavier metal-framed competitors
- The companion app is required to access game-specific audio presets, adding a setup step before first use
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections work via quick-switch rather than true simultaneous dual-audio mixing
- On-ear controls lack visual differentiation, which can make blind button identification difficult during gameplay