This casual FPS and flight-sim player is returning the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 because the software is really bad.
“now i bought the arctis 5 at black friday this year and im returning it bcs the software is really bad and i dont like it.”
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- Connection
- Wireless (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth)
- Key specs
- 40 mm neodymium drivers, ClearCast Gen 2 retractable boom mic
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What gamers keep saying · from 6 reviews
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Comparing it with the HyperX Cloud III S, this buyer found the Arctis Nova 5 surprisingly lower quality and not very comfortable, though the sound was similar.
“The Nova 5 felt surprisingly lower quality and not super comfortable imo.”
A new Arctis Nova 5 Wireless owner likes the sound, software and comfort, but the right ear gets louder as the physical volume wheel is turned down.
“So i just got a pair of Nova 5 wireless and I really like the sound quality, the software is pretty cool, and comfort is good.”
Upgrading from a Cloud II, a user found the Arctis Nova 5 uncomfortable and returned it.
“I had a similar experience as well upgrading from a hyper x cloud 2 to an Arctis nova 5”
A user finds the Arctis Nova 5 light and comfortable but noticed audio delay and volume display issues.
“it wasn't heavy and wasn't crushing my ears so it felt so comfortable”
A user who needed loud sidetone finds the Arctis Nova 5's really great after a firmware update, though the wheel controls volume and sidetone together.
“I bought the Nova 5, and the sidetone is really great! I had to install the firmware update first so that the sidetone would work properly.”
A PC user is happy with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless so far: great for long hours and light enough for glasses.
“I got steelseries arctis nova 5 (on pc, i think it works on ps5). works great for long hours, has a mic, and is light enough for glasses.”
Returned the Arctis Nova 5: it felt cheap and the sound was meh.
“I bought the steel series Arctis Nova 5 which people seem to praise but it felt very cheap and the sound quality was just meh.”
Excellent sidetone, though build and audio quality feel a little budget.
“Steelseries Nova 5 is also excellent, although a little on the budget side when it comes to build and audio quality.”