SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold
Gaming · 2024 · Black
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold
Gaming · 2022 · Black
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold lands at 82 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold at 86. That puts SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold 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 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose GoldTuning, detail, and staging
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold leads on sound (86 vs 82).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose GoldLong-session wearability
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold leads on comfort (84 vs 80).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose GoldSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold more score per dollar ($129 vs $179).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Gaming headset |
| Variant | Black | Black |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold
- +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) · Rose Gold
- +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) · Rose Gold vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold worth the price? +
At $129, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.
Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold worth the price? +
At $179, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold 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) · Rose Gold or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold — leads on sound (86 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for comfort, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (Black) · Rose Gold or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold? +
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) · Rose Gold — leads on comfort (84 vs 80). Long-session wearability.