SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Headset
Wireless gaming headset with 60-hour battery, dual-wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth) and an app full of ready-made sound profiles.
The Arctis Nova 5X takes much of what SteelSeries' pricier headsets do well and puts it in a more affordable model: long battery life (up to 60 hours), a fast 2.4GHz dongle for latency-free gaming and Bluetooth to pair your phone at the same time. Via the app you pick from hundreds of sound profiles per game. For a gamer on Xbox or PC, a strong gift around 120 euro.
Reasons to buy
- Up to 60 hours battery - days of gaming without charging
- Dual-wireless: 2.4GHz dongle (latency-free) and Bluetooth at once
- App with 100+ ready-made audio profiles per game
- Comfortable, light design with a retractable mic
Watch-outs
- This is the '5X' version (Xbox + PC + Switch/mobile); for PlayStation via 2.4GHz you want the '5P'
- The best sound profiles work via the SteelSeries app
- White shows wear sooner than black with heavy use
Why dual-wireless is so handy
The 2.4GHz dongle gives a stable, latency-free connection for gaming - important because Bluetooth lag is disruptive in fast games. At the same time you can pair your phone over Bluetooth, so you hear a Discord call or music without dropping the game connection. That combination is usually reserved for pricier headsets.
Tailored sound
In the SteelSeries app you pick from hundreds of audio profiles tuned per game - footsteps clearer in shooters, explosions reined in, and so on. So you don't have to fiddle with equalizers yourself. The retractable mic tucks neatly into the earcup when not in use.
Who is it a good gift for?
Ideal for a gamer on Xbox or PC who wants wireless comfort and long battery without a top price. Mind the platform: the 5X targets Xbox/PC (+ Switch/mobile); for PlayStation via 2.4GHz the 5P makes more sense. Less suitable for someone after an audiophile studio headphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on PlayStation?
The 5X is made for Xbox, PC, Switch and mobile. Sound works more broadly over Bluetooth, but for the full 2.4GHz experience on PlayStation choose the '5P' variant.
How long does the battery last?
Up to about 60 hours per charge with normal use, so you rarely charge it.
Can I game and hear my phone at once?
Yes. That's the strength: 2.4GHz for the game and Bluetooth for your phone/Discord, simultaneously.
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