Gaming
JBL Quantum 360P Wireless
64Good
$110
Full review dataJBL Quantum 360P Wireless 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 5 of 6 measures.
- JBL Quantum 360P Wireless
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
HearWiki score
64
86
Sound
7.4
8.2
Battery
7.2
9.3
Calls
6.7
8.8
Value
7.7
8.6
Price (USD)
$110
$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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (2024) against JBL Quantum 360P Wireless (2023). The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- Quantum 360P Wireless2023
- Arctis Nova 520241 yr newer
What differsQuantum 360P WirelessArctis Nova 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, USB-C.
Specifications
Quantum 360P WirelessArctis Nova 5
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $110
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 64
- 86
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Still 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
- 32 Ω
- 36 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 115 dB/mW
- 93 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 26 h
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 15 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 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
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 252 g
- 265 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- JBLQ360PWLWHTBLUAM
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
JBL Quantum 360P Wireless
The JBL Quantum 360P Wireless is an over-ear gaming headset that offers both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, with a battery life of up to 26 hours. It features 40mm drivers, a noise-canceling microphone, and virtual surround sound, though it lacks active noise cancellation for the ears themselves. With a quick charge function that provides 2 hours of play from a 10-minute charge, it's a solid budget-friendly option for gamers.
- Pro:Dual wireless connectivity (2.4GHz and Bluetooth)
- Pro:Long 26-hour battery life
- Pro:Quick charge (10 min for 2 hours)
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint support
- Con:No water resistance
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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