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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 X (Xbox)
Sound
4.2/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.2
1.05.0
A 4.2 puts its audio quality in the top half of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 19 of the 151 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
60 hAbove average60 h
8 h90 h
above average for gaming headsets — based on 87 of 151 we've cataloged.
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.341%5.227%5.020%5.17%
5.3 is the most common — on 41% of the 59 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 151).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm34%2.4GHZ27%Bluetooth26%Wired-usb-c10%
2.4GHZ appears on 27% of the 202 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 151).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 60 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 120 min
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth wireless, 2.4GHz dongle
- Dongle Connector
- USB-C
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Platform Compatibility
- PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
- Wireless Protocol
- 2.4GHz + Bluetooth
- Console Certification
- Designed for Xbox
- USB Charging
- Yes
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam
- Water Resistance
- No
- Material Chassis Primary
- Black ABS plastic and metal
- Material Headband
- Plastic with padding
Design
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
- Color Options
- Black
- Foldable
- Yes
- Wearing Time Max
- 7 h
- Weight
- 265 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Chat Mix
- Yes
- Rgb Lighting
- No
Microphone
- Boom Style
- Retractable boom
- Noise Reduction Type
- AI-powered noise reduction
- Polar Pattern
- Bidirectional
- Bit Depth
- 16 bit
- Flip To Mute
- No
- Microphone
- Yes
- Sidetone
- Yes
- Is Retractable
- Yes
- Sample Rate
- 32 kHz
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Passive Isolation
- Minimal dB
- Surround Sound Format
- Virtual 7.1, Tempest 3D AudioTech, Windows Sonic
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 X (Xbox)SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -8.9 |
| 25 | -6.3 |
| 32 | -4.2 |
| 40 | -3.1 |
| 50 | -3.7 |
| 63 | -2.4 |
| 80 | -0.7 |
| 100 | 0.2 |
| 125 | 0.8 |
| 160 | 1.8 |
| 200 | 2.1 |
| 250 | 1.7 |
| 315 | -0.4 |
| 400 | -3.3 |
| 500 | -2.7 |
| 630 | -1.7 |
| 800 | -0.9 |
| 1000 | -0.0 |
| 1250 | -0.5 |
| 1600 | 1.4 |
| 2000 | 6.0 |
| 2500 | 9.0 |
| 3150 | 10.0 |
| 4000 | 3.2 |
| 5000 | -1.7 |
| 6300 | 6.9 |
| 8000 | 6.9 |
| 10000 | 9.6 |
| 12500 | 0.5 |
| 16000 | -5.8 |
| 20000 | -21.5 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 X (Xbox)
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.8 |
| 26 | -0.1 |
| 33 | -0.6 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | -1.0 |
| 65 | -1.3 |
| 82 | -1.4 |
| 103 | -1.6 |
| 130 | -2.0 |
| 163 | -2.5 |
| 205 | -2.7 |
| 259 | -3.2 |
| 325 | 0.1 |
| 410 | -0.7 |
| 516 | -0.6 |
| 613 | 1.4 |
| 772 | 4.9 |
| 972 | 9.8 |
| 1220 | 12.4 |
| 1540 | 12.7 |
| 1940 | 13.2 |
| 2440 | 27.4 |
| 3070 | 26.2 |
| 3870 | 23.5 |
| 4870 | 27.6 |
| 6130 | 24.2 |
| 7720 | 26.9 |
| 9720 | 25.9 |
| 12200 | 18.2 |
| 15400 | 18.8 |
| 19400 | 33.9 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 X (Xbox)
4.2
4.3
3.4
4.2
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Isolation5.0
Battery life9.2
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity7.5
Design6.6
Portability5.5
The verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X is a versatile, feature-rich gaming headset that offers excellent value for its price, providing wide compatibility across gaming platforms, solid battery life, and extensive audio customization options through its companion app.
✓What we like
✓Wirelessly connects to any console or device
✓Comfortable
✓Comprehensive app with plenty of EQ presets
✓Good microphone quality
✕What could be better
✕No ANC
✕Wide USB dongle may block adjacent ports
✕No simultaneous Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity
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