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General

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Series

Arctis Nova2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Maker page data names the family Arctis Nova and the master product Arctis Nova 3.

Arctis Nova1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

61631, HS-000242Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Structured data gives SKU 61631 for the black wired model. HS-00024 is the regulatory model number from the product guide.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Regulatory page prints Model No. HS-00024.

61670, 61673, HS421Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Selected PC Black 61670. Exact current PS Black 61673 shares published acoustic, microphone, runtime, software and bundle tables and the official Nova 5/5P guide/HS42 hardware. Nova 5X 61676/HS43 is separate and excluded.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Own selected maker page identifies PS Black 61673, marketed Nova 5P. Labelled driver/mic/runtime/software tables match PC 61670. Both include a compact USB-C dongle, charging cable 1.5 m, extension cable 1.5 m and guide. No Xbox switch or ChatMix dial. Black 5P has blue-pattern accents on strap, PC Black has dark pattern.

GTIN / EAN

8500141197682Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Structured data gives UPC 850014119768 and EAN 5707119043670. The Amazon US listing repeats the UPC. Spec rows match the archived launch page.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09ZWMYHCTRead 11 October 2026Amazon US listing for model 61631 gives UPC 850014119768.

5707119053228, 810052984889, 5707119053242, 8100529848961Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Exact maker selected PC data: EAN 5707119053228, UPC 810052984889. PS 61673 EAN 5707119053242, UPC 810052984896 from its own selected page. Not copied between editions.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Own PS 61673 EAN 5707119053242 and UPC 810052984896. Common model list collects verified PC/P configurations, not Xbox.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

23 August 20224Press releasesteelseries.com/press/121-steelseries-introduces-arctis-nova-7-heir-one-best-selling-gaming-headsetsRead 11 October 2026

14 May 20247Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Primary May 14, 2024 announcement. Footer May 13 publication metadata differs from actual dated launch text.

Status

Available2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Maker page read 2026-10-21 lists the wired Arctis Nova 3 with a $99.99 MSRP and the colours Black, White, Lavender, Aqua and Fortnite Edition. The US store shows it out of stock with a notify-me form. It is not marked discontinued

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/121-steelseries-introduces-arctis-nova-7-heir-one-best-selling-gaming-headsetsRead 11 October 2026Arctis Nova 3 US $99.99 MSRP. Excludes tax.

$129.997Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Launch explicitly all Nova 5/5X/5P North America USD 129.99. Current 149.99 price is not launch MSRP.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€109.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/121-steelseries-introduces-arctis-nova-7-heir-one-best-selling-gaming-headsetsRead 11 October 2026Arctis Nova 3 EMEA 109.99 EUR.

€139.997Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Exact all 5/5X/5P EMEA EUR 139.99 launch. Region-wide figure, tax treatment unspecified.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026US storefront price in USD. The archived EU storefront page of 2022-08-23 shows 109,99 EUR

US7Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026US launch publisher and North America USD availability. No exhaustive country-list claim.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Launch page color selector lists Black and White. The live page lists only the black wired model 61631, so no white model number is stored.

Black, White1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Current normal PC/P finishes and official September 2024 white release. Reference pairs here are Black only.8Press releasesteelseries.com/press/147-steelseries-introduces-the-white-arctis-nova-5-series-of-headsetsRead 8 October 2026White added September 17, 2024 to 5/5P/5X. Finish addition does not replace original May release. Only Black PC/P variants added here.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear5Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: Design Over-ear.

Over-ear10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-5-wireless-5-5p-5xRead 8 October 2026Exact family over-ear design and public platform-variant comparison. 5 and 5P both PC/PS, no second roller. 5X adds Xbox and ChatMix.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--blackRead 11 October 2026Retailer description: 40 mm neodymium drivers housed in a closed-back acoustic system for passive noise isolation.

Closed10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-5-wireless-5-5p-5xRead 8 October 2026Public exact family description closed-back. Incorrect PCGamesN open-back descriptions excluded. Measured sample is Black 5X. Its numeric measurements are not transferred to reference PC/P.

Wearing style

Headband5Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Headband3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026AirWeave Memory Foam text: earcups that fully rotate for easy transport and storage. Read as ear cups that turn flat. SoundGuys says the headset folds flat12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Review: swivel the ear cups for fit, then fold the headphones flat for storage

Flat11Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 5P review says cups fold flat. Supported by common 5/5P mechanism and own PC review rotating hinges. No inward collapse. Under 2 h charging and 76% after 10 h are reviewer observations, not maker full-charge claim or continuous battery test.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Construction explicitly flat-folding cups, no inward collapse.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026AirWeave Memory Foam text: earcups that fully rotate for easy transport and storage.6Reviewpcworld.com/article/1363182/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset-review.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review: fully swiveling earcups.

Yes9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own standard PC review describes reliable rotating cup hinges. Not an inward fold.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026PrismSync RGB: dual-zone RGB in 16.8 million colors.

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-arctis-nova-3/1.htmlRead 21 October 2026Specifications list: Drivers 40-mm dynamic (neodymium magnet)14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-3Read 21 October 2026Public header of the review, Methodology v1.5: Transducer Dynamic. Numeric results are behind the RTINGS paywall and were not used

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Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Neodymium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Headphone Frequency Response 20-22,000 Hz. No wired or wireless distinction.

Min20 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Single maker published headphone response range. No passive-wired or A2DP bandwidth claim.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

36Ω1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Headphone Impedance 36 Ohm. Power state is not stated.

36Ω1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Published headphone 36 ohms. This wireless-only device has no passive analog impedance or operating mode.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

93dB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Headphone Sensitivity 93 dBSPL. No power or voltage reference is stated, so none is stored. The 2025 wireless Nova 3 page lists 107 dBSPL, which is a different model.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

1%1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Total Harmonic Distortion < 1%. Stored as the upper bound. Test level is not stated.

1%1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker less than 1% upper bound, test level not stated. Stored bound 1, not measured THD.

Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

96kHz13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-arctis-nova-3/1.htmlRead 21 October 2026Specifications list: DAC 24-bit/96 kHz. The maker pages do not state a sample rate. RTINGS lists 24-bit 48 kHz only as its test setting

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-arctis-nova-3/1.htmlRead 21 October 2026Specifications list: DAC 24-bit/96 kHz

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

No9Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8599313013517-Does-Arctis-Nova-3-sound-better-than-Arctis-Nova-1Read 21 October 2026Support article describes the Nova 3 as software-based audio control with custom EQ adjustments through Sonar and GG. The Nova 1 is the model that works without software. SoundGuys says EQ cannot be changed on Steam Deck or Switch12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026On Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch the author cannot change EQ with any software, so the EQ lives in GG on the PC and is not stored in the headset

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Two distinct saved headset profiles for dongle and Bluetooth, automatically selected by active connection. Setup through supported app. Sonar host-only parametric processing is separate.14Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/26711928075149-How-do-I-create-a-custom-equalizer-preset-in-the-Arctis-Companion-AppRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly saves custom Engine EQ to connected Nova 5 headset, then imports it into Arctis Companion App. PC must stay connected with GG running during creation. Sonar processing is not saved as a headset preset.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

105Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Review: the SteelSeries software has a 10-band EQ.

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EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

SteelSeries Sonar 360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D AudioTech, Microsoft Spatial Sound1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026360° Spatial Audio supported through Sonar. Fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 and Microsoft Spatial Sound.

SteelSeries Sonar Spatial Audio15Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC software section explicitly names Spatial Audio in Sonar. Windows 10+ Sonar host processing, not a bundled Dolby/DTS licence or head-tracked hardware mode. Common PC/P maker software requirements match.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No6Reviewpcworld.com/article/1363182/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset-review.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review: no active noise cancellation to speak of, only the slightest passive barrier.

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own PC review explicitly lacks ANC, separate from Sonar microphone suppression.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly no environmental listening. Sidetone is separate.

Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Against the SoundGuys consumer target curve: under-emphasis in the sub-bass and midrange, a boost in the bass range and a boost high up in the treble range. Spatial sound in SteelSeries GG makes the bass more audible and tames the highs12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Review updated 2025-03-06. SoundGuys lab frequency response chart compared with its consumer target curve. No numeric deviations are published

The exact PC test shows a bass shelf above recessed mids and uneven upper frequencies. No graph-picked peak is stored as a band-average deviation.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own lab-response discussion, Bluetooth/dongle mode and rig not explicitly assigned to each curve.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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The exact PC review found natural speech with good rejection of keyboard/background noise, but strong sensitivity to breath and sibilants.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own vocal capture assessment. Test sample/settings above. No numerical acoustic extension inferred.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ASteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

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BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	48
Bluetooth	No	57.5

Source13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own actual PC runtime 48 h at 2.4 GHz and 57 h 30 min Bluetooth. Headset/dongle firmware 1.2, app 1.1.0, GG 65.0.0. Volume, EQ, exact source host and test cutoff unstated. ANC absent by hardware. Lighting omitted. No SG/RTINGS 5X measurement transfer.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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57.5h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Retractable boom1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026ClearCast Gen 2 - Fully Retractable Boom.

Retractable boom1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Bidirectional1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Bidirectional1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview lists one microphone, item 3 Retractable ClearCast Microphone. No other microphone is named

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-38dB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pa

-38dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Explicit -38 dBV/Pa. Frequency and measurement distance not stated.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Maker: the fully retractable ClearCast Gen 2 noise cancelling mic uses AI algorithms from Sonar Software. On PC it needs Windows 10 and above.

AI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026AI suppression through Sonar on PC, requires Windows 10+. Not standalone headset AI on every platform.

Flip to mute

No1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: the microphone still picks up sound while retracted, so retracting does not mute it

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Mute button

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview item 4 is the Microphone Mute LED. In the diagram it sits on the tip of the microphone boom. Item 7 is a separate mute button on the ear cup12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Mute button on the back of the left ear cup. The LED on the microphone is red when muted

LED on mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sidetone

Yes2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Maker page: set and save primary headset sound settings, such as equalizer and mic sidetone, inside the Engine app9Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8599313013517-Does-Arctis-Nova-3-sound-better-than-Arctis-Nova-1Read 21 October 2026Support article lists sidetone control as a Nova 3 feature next to custom EQ adjustments, firmware updates and RGB lighting12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Headset comes out of the box with sidetone on. Sidetone can be adjusted in SteelSeries GG

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34059556937229-How-to-manage-Sidetone-on-your-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker Engine procedure specifically selects Nova 5 Wireless and identifies MIC SIDETONE.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026GG lets you adjust the sidetone and mic volume

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34059556937229-How-to-manage-Sidetone-on-your-headsetRead 8 October 2026Off and level 1 shown. Save setting in Engine. No physical 5P sidetone wheel inferred.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact microphone section explicitly notes no foam windscreen, explaining breath sensitivity.

Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

USB, Analog1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Wired only: USB-C and a 3.5 mm analog cable.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRRS3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Setup page 6: 3.5 mm connection for an Xbox controller uses the USB-C to 3.5 mm analog cable. The guide does not name the pole count. See the Xbox support article10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8600584347533-Does-the-Arctis-Nova-3-work-with-XboxRead 21 October 2026One 3.5 mm plug carries stereo audio and the microphone to the Xbox controller jack, which takes four contacts (TRRS). The article does not name the pole count

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--blackRead 11 October 2026Retailer listing: USB Type-C connector. The headset side connector is the USB-C jack in the product guide.

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Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.5m7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--blackRead 11 October 2026Longest supplied cable is the 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A adapter and extension cable. The main and analog cables are 1.2 m.

1.5m3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Both complete supplied cable list entries are maker approximate 1.5 m. Longest supplied cable is therefore 1.5 m.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C7Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/1288241/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset--blackRead 11 October 2026USB-C jack on the headset, per the product guide overview.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Multi-Platform USB-C: the USB-C hooks up to compatible platforms for audio.

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own exact PC review says USB-C is charging-only and no conventional wired connection.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8600584347533-Does-the-Arctis-Nova-3-work-with-XboxRead 21 October 2026In 3.5 mm mode the headset functions as a standard analog headset. RGB and all USB-based features are unavailable, so the headset gets no power from this connection. The headset has no battery

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own PC review explicitly no wired fallback when battery empty. No physical analog port.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026No wireless receiver in the box.

Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Included receiver native USB-C. Supplied 1.5 m USB-A extension does not turn it into a dual-native-connector dongle.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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Bluetooth

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5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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SBC13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC test states SBC-only at tested FW 1.2. AAC on a generic aggregator is not adopted. No later maker codec addition found.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC Bluetooth assessment explicitly no Bluetooth multipoint. Dual dongle/phone standby is separate.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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No5Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/26421990637069-How-does-Quick-Switch-on-Nova-5-workRead 8 October 2026Exact family support: one audio connection active at a time, other remains standby. The generic table heading Simultaneous Wireless is not evidence of mixing.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Compatibility list: PC, Mac, Xbox (3.5 mm only, no RGB), PS4 and PS5, Switch, mobile. Multi-Platform USB-C text adds USB-C iPad.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Meta Quest, Other3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ASteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	USB	Not available
macOS	USB	Not available
PS5	USB	Not available
PS4	USB	Not available
Nintendo Switch	USB	Not available
Android	USB	Not available
iOS	USB	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	Analog	Yes
Xbox One	Analog	Yes

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026USB-C connects to PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. Xbox uses the 3.5 mm analog cable. Microphone support is not stated per platform. The support article on Xbox adds that audio and microphone work over the 3.5 mm cable on an Xbox controller, so microphone_works is stored for the two Xbox rows only.10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8600584347533-Does-the-Arctis-Nova-3-work-with-XboxRead 21 October 2026Xbox works through the controller's 3.5 mm headset jack with the included USB-C to 3.5 mm cable. The article says you can use audio and microphone features on Xbox

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
macOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS4	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	2.4 GHz	Not available
iOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz	No
Other	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Meta Quest	Bluetooth	No

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide printed pp 6-7 proves PC/Mac/PS4/PS5 dongle playback. Its PS5 settings cover output/volume only. PS5 voice is separately proved by exact 5P Tom's Guide co-op test using the headset mic, with verified common 5/5P hardware. Windows/Mac/PS4 microphone flags remain omitted because platform-and-route voice proof was not located. Current maker mobile row covers USB-C devices only. Quest 2 USB-C wireless/Bluetooth explicitly audio-only. Chromebook is the Other row. Bluetooth phone controls and supported app hosts cover Android/iOS calls.16Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 5P own PS5 co-op Baldur's Gate 3 test explicitly replaces DualSense microphone with ClearCast headset voice through dongle, proving PS5 microphone row. Compatible 5/P hardware is separately established by maker matching tables/shared guide plus independent LesNum equivalence. No untested PS4/Mac/Windows microphone flag inferred.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly non-removable battery, not absence of a repair guide.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ASteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

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BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	50
Bluetooth	60

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker maxima 50 h at 2.4 GHz and 60 h Bluetooth. Volume, codec and test firmware unspecified. No simultaneous playback row.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

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USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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6h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 202615-minute USB-C charge gives 6 h claimed playback. Mode, volume, codec and adapter unspecified. Review 5 h experience does not replace maker claim.

Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Volume wheel, Buttons1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026On-Ear Controls: Volume dial, Mute, RGB on/off.

Buttons, Volume wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Volume control

Wheel1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

Software12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Sonar section of GG adjusts game, chat and microphone volume in software. The headset has no ChatMix dial

Software1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026PC Windows 10+ via GG/Sonar software. No physical ChatMix dial on 5 or 5P. No Mac or PlayStation ChatMix. Xbox 5X dial not inherited.

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Suspension strap3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview item 1: Elastic Headband. Perfect Fit page: adjust the position of the elastic headband for tension and flex.

Suspension strap3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Headband material

Elastic fabric strap12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Fabric suspension strap that keeps the head off the headband frame. The maker guide calls it an Elastic Headband

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Frame material

Plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Plastic build that feels sturdy, with a sturdy frame of the headband. The review does not name a metal part

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Ear cup material

Rubbery plastic12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Ear cups are made of a more rubbery plastic that shows scratches clearly

Plastic9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026

Ear pad material

AirWeave memory foam1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026AirWeave Memory Foam.

AirWeave fabric3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview marks the AirWeave ear cushions with an asterisk: find accessories and replacement parts at steelseries.com.5Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Review: all cables and the soft AirWeave Memory Foam ear pads are removable and can be replaced.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

Width85Height95mm(3.3 × 3.7 in)12Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026Spec table: Ear pad interior 8.5 x 9.5 cm. The page does not name the axes. Stored as width 85 mm and height 95 mm, since an ear opening is taller than wide. Depth is not stated

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Elastic headband, AirWeave ear cushions, USB-C main cable, USB-A extension cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm analog cable3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Asterisked parts: elastic headband, ear cushions and the three cables.

Ear cushions, Elastic headband, USB-C wireless dongle, USB cables3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide marks listed accessories/replacement parts. Receiver re-pairing is documented. Does not imply a user-swappable battery or removable speaker plates.

Software

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Companion app

SteelSeries GG (Engine and Sonar)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Software requirements: GG with Engine (Windows 8.1 and above, Mac OS 10.13 and above) and Sonar (Windows 10 and above).

SteelSeries GG / Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

App platforms

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Current selected tables: Engine Windows 8.1+/macOS 10.13+, Sonar Windows 10+, mobile iOS 15.6+/Android 9+. Current operating-system availability may require updates.

User firmware updates

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/8599313013517-Does-Arctis-Nova-3-sound-better-than-Arctis-Nova-1Read 21 October 2026Support article lists firmware updates as a Nova 3 feature. A related support article is titled Do I need to update the firmware on my Arctis Nova 312Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-review-77788Read 21 October 2026GG is where you find firmware updates for the headset if any come out14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-3Read 21 October 2026Changelog of 2023-05-12: RTINGS tested firmware update DSP 0.10.62 / MCU 1.2.0, which users reported fixed popping over USB

Yes13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Engine software section explicitly installs headset firmware updates.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

253g(8.9 oz)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Ultra-Lightweight text: weighs just 253g.

265g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker approximate 265 g headset, not independently weighed. No ambiguous 703 g review metadata or unlabelled 263.2 g assigned as a measurement.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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ZHK-HS423Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide exact HS42 headset, separate HS42TX receiver FCC ZHK-HS42TX. No HS43 identifier borrowed.

Other certifications

EU Declaration of Conformity: RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), LVD (2014/35/EU), REACH (EC) 1907/2006, UK Declaration of Conformity: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, RoHS Regulations 2012, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada ICES-003 Class B, Japan VCCI Class B, Korea KC R-R-SS4-HS-000243Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Regulatory pages 22 to 25: EU Declaration of Conformity (RoHS 2.0, EMC, LVD), REACH statement, UK Declaration of Conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B statement, Canada ICES-003 Class B, Japan VCCI-B, Korea certification R-R-SS4-HS-00024, ACMA, India, Turkey and China RoHS statements. These are maker declarations. No FCC ID is printed

ISED9638A-HS42, KoreaR-R-SS4-HS423Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide exact headset IDs. Receiver IDs remain separate in notes.

In the box

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In the box

Arctis Nova 3 Headset, USB-C to USB-C Main Cable (4 ft / 1.2m), USB-C to USB-A Adapter/Extension Cable (5 ft / 1.5m), USB-C to 3.5mm Analog Cable (4 ft / 1.2m), Product Information Guide1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Box content list on the archived maker page.

Wireless headset, Compact USB-C wireless dongle, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, USB-A to USB-C dongle extension cable, Product Information Guide3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Equivalent 5/P component bundle. Only the headset marketed-name label differs. The generic component name avoids assigning PC-name hardware to P. No carrying case/AC adapter listed, no optional accessory counted.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C main cable	1.2	1
USB-C to USB-A adapter and extension cable	1.5	1
USB-C to 3.5 mm analog cable	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1.5	1
USB-A to USB-C dongle extension cable	1.5	1

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026The box content list has no case or pouch.

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Links

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Product page

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-32Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

web.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-31Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220823165838/https://steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 11 October 2026Archived maker page from launch day 2022-08-23. The live page now lists the wired model and the 2025 Nova 3 Wireless family together.

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Full current maker labelled online specifications, read from published page-rendered data for selected PC 61670. Generic On-Ear Controls row RGB on/off conflicts actual model guides and is excluded. No sensitivity electrical reference, pack capacity or exact full-charge time published. ClearCast chipset/ADC 32 kHz 16 bit capability does not establish transmitted USB/dongle voice rate, omitted. Reviews describe mainly plastic construction versus ABS/metal chassis without proving specific frame composition, so frame material omitted.

Manual

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_3_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 27-PDF-page guide, metadata April 26, 2024. Printed pp 3-13 setup/control and pp 40+ regulatory. Exact support page explicitly maps it to both 5/5P. Incidental Engine screenshot labelled 5X is not used for headset/dongle controls.4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/37385710407053-Arctis-Nova-5-5P-User-Manual-and-Product-Information-GuideRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls the common document Nova 5/5P User Manual and Product Information Guide. Both use the same controls, setup and HS42/HS42TX regulatory hardware.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-How-do-I-claim-my-warranty-and-what-does-it-coverRead 21 October 2026SteelSeries Global Warranty Commitment: EU products carry a 2-year minimum from the date of purchase. North America and APAC include at least 1 year of limited warranty. 1 year is stored as the minimum for the US launch market. Terms in the article apply to purchases made through SteelSeries.com

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Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.