GamesRadar+ Verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 wireless is an excellent addition to the series.
TheSteelSeriesArctis Nova 5 Wireless doesnt want to be your PC companion.
This rig is taking on the console world.
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Its not without its competition, though.
That design certainly wasnt broken, though, so why fix it?
Features
This is where the Arctis Nova 5 Wireless gets interesting.
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This is the headset we should have had instead.
Youll be using that Bluetooth connection more often than you think as well.
If you want direct control over exactly how your headset sounds, youll need to opt for something else.
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The battery will see you through up to 60 hours of playtime.
But the Arctis Nova 5 Wireless wasnt designed to be used straight out of the box.
I wouldnt call all of these presets game-changing.
I didnt exactly notice too much of an improvement in Fall Guys or Super Mario Odyssey, for example.
However, there are enough games on this list that do benefit from some additional EQ tweaks.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless isnt doing anything that others cant here.
Its the ease of use, specifically for console players, that keeps the Nova 5 competitive.
Should you buy the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless?
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless is a solid headset elevated by its unique software features.
However, there is a case for the BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed still.
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