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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless

Black · Over-ear · Released 2024

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, product view 1

Specifications

None

Noise cancelling

Retractable boom

Microphone

2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth

Wireless

Overview

Wireless gaming headset

SteelSeries' midrange wireless gaming headset for Xbox and other systems, with a switchable USB-C 2.4 GHz dongle, Bluetooth and a fully retractable boom mic. It switches between the dongle and Bluetooth rather than playing both at once.

  • Xbox and PlayStation on one dongle

    A switch on the USB-C dongle toggles Xbox mode, so it works with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PC, Switch and phones. Reviewers found the dongle wide enough to block neighbouring ports.

  • Game presets from a phone app

    SteelSeries' phone app loads game-specific EQ presets onto the headset, including on Xbox, with separate presets for 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Shaping your own EQ curve needs the PC software.

  • Light, comfortable build

    Reviewers found the light headset comfortable for long sessions, with an elastic suspension band and breathable fabric cushions that stay cool.

Battery

Rated up to 50 hours on 2.4 GHz or 60 hours on Bluetooth. A 15-minute USB-C charge gives up to 6 hours.

ChatMix dial

A dial on the right earcup balances game and chat audio. On PC it needs SteelSeries Sonar.

Family guide

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1, 3 and 5 headsets
StandardP · PlayStationX · Xbox
Nova 3 Wireless 2025 Detachable mic; up to 40 hours per charge on Bluetooth
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Nova 5 Wireless 2024 Fully retractable mic; up to 60 hours per charge on Bluetooth
Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Adds Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One supportThis model
Nova 1 2022
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