Pierre T.
### GAMING HEADSET FOR EASY AUDIO CUSTOMIZATION
If you’re someone who finds it tedious to adjust audio profiles when setting up a new gaming headset, then SteelSeries has a solution for you. The new Arctis Nova 5 headset, launched on Tuesday, comes with a dedicated companion app offering over 100 game-specific audio presets for Xbox and PlayStation 5 titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Minecraft. These presets have been specifically tailored for each game by audio engineers.
### FEATURES AND PRICING
Priced at $129.99, the Arctis Nova 5 is being marketed as an “affordable luxury,” slightly more expensive than the $119.99 Arctis Nova 4 wireless headset. However, the Nova 5 offers the convenience of changing audio presets in real time without interrupting your gaming session. It also boasts cross-platform support for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC, Meta Quest, and devices that support the included USB-C dongle.
### COMPANION APP AND CONNECTIVITY
To utilize the audio presets on the companion app, users will need to connect their mobile device to the headset via Bluetooth. The headset’s “Quick Switch Wireless” feature allows for easy toggling between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3, enabling users to seamlessly take calls via Bluetooth without disrupting their in-game audio.
### LONG BATTERY LIFE AND ADVANCED AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
SteelSeries claims that the Arctis Nova 5 can last up to 60 hours per charge, with the fast USB-C charging providing six hours of playtime on just a 15-minute charge. The headset is equipped with neodymium magnetic drivers and a high-bandwidth microphone chipset supporting 32kHz / 16-bit audio for clear in-game communications.
### CONCLUSION
The microphone on the Arctis Nova 5 retracts into the headset when not in use and features AI noise cancellation to reduce background noise. For just $10 more than the Nova 4, this upgraded headset offers additional perks that may entice SteelSeries customers to invest in the latest model.
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