This headset has been extensively tested. Been using it for a few weeks now.
So far very pleased with the Arctis Nova 5.
I really like the design of the headset. Completely black and super sleek. Exactly what I was looking for.
The headset is also very light, which improves wearing comfort. The headband and ear cups are both adjustable, so the headset fits me wonderfully. I can wear these for hours on end without really noticing.
The headset is wireless, so you can connect via the supplied dongle or via Bluetooth. The connection was successful quickly. Switching between the two options is also very easy.
The sound quality is excellent. Nice full and clear sound.
I installed the corresponding app on my phone. Pairing this with the headset was done quickly. The app is quite basic. Tried different audio profiles in the beginning. I couldn't tell much difference between the numerous options.
I have now set the headset to an audio profile of a game that I play a lot. I'm not going to change this anymore because I mainly play 1 game. As a result, the app has now actually become redundant for me.
I think the wireless range is very good. I can walk through the entire house without any disturbances or loss of sound. The battery life is also great! I can game for a long time without having to charge the headset in between. The headset will be full again in no time, after which you can continue for hours.
The quality of the microphone is crystal clear. According to the people who can hear me online, my voice is clear and audible. Perhaps a little too good. I take this into account by placing the microphone a little further from my mouth. This will mainly be because there is little or no noise reduction. Fortunately, the microphone is bendable, so no problem. After use, the microphone can be retracted, which I like.
The only downside I have discovered so far is the large dongle. I placed this in the front of my Playstation, so I can no longer use the USB port next to it. This port normally contains my cable for charging my controller. It's quite easy to solve but not ideal.
All in all, I am happy with my purchase. I think the price is commensurate with the quality. If this headset were to break in the future, I would buy the same one again.
