Steelseries's High-end Contender
Priced at $129.99, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is Steelseries's entry in the gaming headsets category. With 1,258 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #19 of 40 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Fit and Build
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.
One feature owners single out about the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5: "2.4GHz wireless".
The Numbers
- Brand: Steelseries
- Price: $129.99 (right around the $130.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 1,258
- Category rank: #19 of 40 in gaming headsets
- Cheaper in category: 23 products
- Higher-rated in category: 13 products
- More-reviewed in category: 20 products
From the Reviews
A 4.3-star average from 1,258 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- 100+ game audio presets
- 60-hour battery life
- 2.4GHz wireless
Common complaints:
- Few color options
- No Bluetooth
What Else to Consider
At $129.99, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 sits right around the $130.00 category average. 23 options are cheaper and 16 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Razer BlackShark V2 X ($29.99, 4.4★, 27,490 reviews). It's $100.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- AOC GH200 Gaming Headset - $24.98, 4.7★ (38 reviews) · Better on both axes
- MARVO HG9068 Gaming Headset - $25.99, 4.7★ (23 reviews) · Better on both axes
- WESEARY Wireless Gaming Headset - $33.98, 4.6★ (111 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the AOC GH200 Gaming Headset at 4.7★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the WIRWTRU S30 Wired Gaming Headset at $16.99.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (100+ game audio presets or 60-hour battery life), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 100+ game audio presets
- 60-hour battery life
- 2.4GHz wireless
Cons:
- Few color options
- No Bluetooth
Bottom Line
8/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.