Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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