SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P Wireless 60H headset

This wireless gaming headset from SteelSeries blends long battery life with versatile connectivity for PlayStation 5 and multi-platform play, delivering tunable audio for both competitive matches and casual gaming. It is designed to switch quickly between 2.4 GHz low-latency gaming and Bluetooth for calls or media, while offering customisable sound profiles via the app.

Key Points

The Arctis Nova 5P Wireless has a 60‑hour battery that supports USB‑C fast charging, giving around six hours of use after a 15‑minute charge, according to the manufacturer. Onboard controls include power, mute, volume and a Quick Switch button to toggle Bluetooth, which makes handling chat and media straightforward during long sessions. The retractable ClearCast Gen2.X microphone aims to improve voice clarity and captures higher bandwidth audio for clearer chat.

Technical Specifications

• Name: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P Wireless
• Battery life: 60 hours, USB‑C Fast Charge providing 6 hours in 15 minutes.
• Wireless: 2.4 GHz low latency and Bluetooth 5.3 switching.
• Drivers: Neodymium magnetic drivers, metal rare‑earth construction.
• Microphone: ClearCast Gen2.X, 32 kHz/16‑bit audio bandwidth.

Benefits

Custom audio profiles are available through the companion app, with over 100 presets tailored for specific titles such as action, sports and shooters. This flexibility allows players to select presets that emphasise footsteps, environmental cues or vocal clarity depending on the game and personal taste. The combination of neodymium drivers and a wide microphone bandwidth supports both detailed sound reproduction and clearer team communication.

Usage Recommendations

For competitive play, use the 2.4 GHz dongle to minimise latency and apply one of the shooter or esports presets in the app to accentuate directional cues. When you need to take calls or listen to music, switch to Bluetooth and use the Quick Switch button to avoid disconnecting the USB dongle. Consider that the app and presets require a compatible device for full configuration, and that the headset’s high battery life makes it well suited to extended sessions over several days.