SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless – Overview
- 100+ Xbox audio presets: Arctis Companion App presets tuned with esports pros and game developers, switchable mid-game without leaving your game, with separate EQ save slots for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.
- Quick-Switch Wireless: Switch from high-speed 2.4GHz to Bluetooth 5.3 with a tap of a button to take calls, with the mobile connection kept on standby while you game.
- 60-hour battery: Up to 60 hours on Bluetooth (50 hours on 2.4GHz), and a 15-minute USB-C fast charge gives 6 hours of play.
- Neodymium magnetic drivers: Custom-designed 40 mm neodymium drivers with a 20–22,000 Hz frequency response.
- 360° Spatial Audio: Works with free Sonar Virtual Surround on Windows, Tempest 3D Audio on PS5 and Microsoft Spatial Sound.
- ClearCast 2.X microphone: Fully retractable bidirectional noise-cancelling boom mic with a 32 kHz/16-bit chipset, plus Sonar AI noise cancellation on PC.
- Cross-platform USB-C dongle: One compact USB-C dongle covers PC, PlayStation, Switch, Meta Quest, handhelds and USB-C phones and tablets.
- Lightweight design: Weighs 265 g with an elastic headband and AirWeave ear cushions.
- Warranty: 1 Year Carry-In Warranty
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model | Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
| Part Number | 61676 |
| EAN | 5707119053266 |
| Colour | Black |
| Platform Compatibility | Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, PS5 Pro / PS5 / PS4 / PS4 Pro (no ChatMix), PC (Windows 10+ for ChatMix via GG/Sonar), Mac (no ChatMix), Nintendo Switch, iPhone with USB-C (2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth), Handheld incl. ROG Ally & Steam Deck, Meta Quest 2 (audio only) |
| Headphone Style | Over-ear |
| Speakers / Audio | |
| Drivers | 40 mm neodymium magnetic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20–22,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 93 dBSPL |
| Impedance | 36 ? |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 1% |
| Spatial Audio | 360° Spatial Audio – Sonar Virtual Surround (Windows, free), Tempest 3D Audio (PS5), Microsoft Spatial Sound |
| EQ / Software | Arctis Companion App (iOS 15.6+ / Android 9+) with 100+ game audio presets; SteelSeries GG + Sonar (Windows 10+) |
| Microphone | |
| Type | ClearCast Gen 2.X – fully retractable boom |
| Polar Pattern | Bidirectional noise-cancelling |
| Frequency Response | 100–10,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pa |
| Audio Bandwidth | 32 kHz / 16-bit (ClearCast 2.X chipset) |
| Noise Cancellation | Sonar AI-powered noise cancellation on PC (Windows 10+) |
| Connectivity & Battery | |
| Connection | 2.4GHz wireless via compact USB-C dongle + Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Dual Wireless | 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connected at the same time; listen to one audio stream at a time, switch with the Quick-Switch button |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 hours (2.4GHz) / up to 60 hours (Bluetooth) |
| Fast Charge | USB-C – 15 minutes for 6 hours of play |
| Cables | USB-C to USB-A charging cable (1.5 m); USB-C to USB-A dongle extension cable (1.5 m) |
| On-Ear Controls | Volume dial, Power, Pairing, Quick-Switch, Mute |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 265 g |
| Headband | Elastic headband |
| Ear Cushions | AirWeave ear cushions |
| In the Box | |
| Contents | Arctis Nova 5X Wireless headset Compact USB-C wireless dongle USB-C to USB-A charging cable (1.5 m) USB-C to USB-A dongle extension cable (1.5 m) Product information guide |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Carry-In Warranty |
Watch: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Video
About the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
The Arctis Nova 5X Wireless (part number 61676) is the Xbox version of the Nova 5, and the one to choose if you play on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One. The same USB-C dongle also works with PlayStation, PC, Switch, handhelds and USB-C phones, and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps your phone connected for calls. You get up to 50 hours on 2.4GHz or 60 hours on Bluetooth, 6 hours from a 15-minute charge, Xbox-focused presets in the Arctis Companion app and a fully retractable ClearCast Gen 2.X mic, in a 265 g headset.
