Gaming
Beyerdynamic MMX 130
66Good
$180
Full review dataBeyerdynamic MMX 130 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
86Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Beyerdynamic MMX 130
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
HearWiki score
66
86
Sound
7.5
8.2
Battery
9.0
9.3
Calls
7.0
8.8
Value
7.8
8.6
Price (USD)
$180
$130
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Beyerdynamic MMX 130 (2026) against SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (2024). The Beyerdynamic MMX 130 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.
- MMX 13020262 yr newer
- Arctis Nova 52024
What differsMMX 130Arctis Nova 5
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
MMX 130Arctis Nova 5
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 66
- 86
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 36 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 93 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- 30 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 15 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Weight
- 265 g
- 265 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- velour
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic MMX 130
The Beyerdynamic MMX 130 is a wireless gaming headset built for marathon sessions, boasting an exceptional 80-hour battery life and modern Bluetooth 6 connectivity. It pairs a 40mm dynamic driver with a detachable cable and a noise-canceling mic, offering versatile use across various platforms without active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Outstanding 80-hour battery life
- Pro:Modern Bluetooth 6 with low 30ms latency
- Pro:Comfortable velour ear pads
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:No water resistance rating
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is a wireless gaming headset that prioritizes long-lasting performance, boasting a 60-hour battery and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It features a balanced sound signature from its 40mm drivers and a noise-canceling mic for clear communication, all wrapped in a comfortable design. Multipoint support allows seamless switching between gaming and mobile devices.
- Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for easy device switching
- Pro:Balanced sound profile suitable for various games
- Con:No active noise cancellation for immersion
- Con:No water resistance for durability
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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