SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White
Gaming · 2024 · Black
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White
Gaming · 2022 · Black
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White lands at 82 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White at 86. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Gaming headset |
| Variant | Black | Black |
| 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 7 Wireless (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
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $179, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Arctic White or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Arctic White 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.