SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White
Gaming · 2024 · Black
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White lands at 82 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) at 90. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)Tuning, detail, and staging
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (90 vs 82).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)Long-session wearability
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) leads on comfort (88 vs 80).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic WhiteSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White more score per dollar ($129 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Gaming headset |
| Variant | Black | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $129, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sound quality, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (90 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for comfort, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) — leads on comfort (88 vs 80). Long-session wearability.