Software
The software of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Headset offers a number of features that could significantly improve the user experience if you’re into that sort of thing. One key component is the companion app, which was developed specifically for this model and contains more than 100 pre-configured sound profiles. These profiles are tailored to different games and allow users to customize the audio experience to the specific requirements of different titles, whether for an intense single-player experience or for competition in multiplayer games. The app also allows users to monitor battery status and adjust settings such as microphone gain or sidetone. This makes it easier to control the most important functions without users having to interrupt their games. The software is also easy to use and offers an intuitive user interface that has been optimized for console users in particular.
For PC users, the SteelSeries GG/Sonar software is still available, offering advanced customization options such as a simple equalizer to further refine audio settings. The software also supports the simultaneous use of 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connections, although simultaneous audio operation is not possible. This means that users cannot listen to audio from two sources at the same time, which is possible with other models in the series. Despite this limitation, the app allows for flexible adjustment of audio settings while playing.
However, the compulsory registration for the software quickly spoils the mood, which is a shame. Because it also makes me refrain from recommending a purchase. The fact that you have to register again is really unpleasant.
Microphone test
According to the manufacturer, the microphone is one of the highlights and I’m a little torn as to whether I should agree or disagree. The measurement provides a good image of what you can actually hear. I would have preferred the area around 1.5 KHz to be a little more concise for better voice recognition, but the noise suppression seems to be one of the reasons for the slight dip. The slight boost in the upper bass doesn’t help to give the voice the necessary fullness in the bass. It’s fair to ask what you actually need the microphone for.
If you’re on the phone or annoying the other person in a game, you may be able to get by very well without the bass, because it’s definitely conducive to intelligibility. Nothing pops or rumbles, which is very positive. Nevertheless, the voice sounds quite thin compared to a vocal microphone. From approx. 8 KHz, the usual cut in the high frequencies also takes effect, but this is quite tolerable. But just listen for yourself:
Let’s tick off the microphone and move on to the headphone part.
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