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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 vs Turtle Beach Stealth Pro: 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
  • Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
HearWiki score
86
75
Sound
8.2
7.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.6
Battery
9.3
7.2
Calls
8.8
7.8
Value
8.6
8.4
Price (USD)
$130
$230

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?

Mixed generations

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (2024) against Turtle Beach Stealth Pro (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.1, while the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro answers with ANC type Adaptive against None. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Transparency mode.

  • Arctis Nova 520241 yr newer
  • Stealth Pro2023
What differsArctis Nova 5Stealth Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.1
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Arctis Nova 5Stealth Pro
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Price (USD)
$130
$230
HearWiki score
86
75
Released
2024
2023
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
50 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 22 kHz
10 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance
36 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
93 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
9 m
15 m
Battery life
60 h
12 h
Battery incl. case
-
24 h
Full charge time
15 min
-
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
15 min → 3 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
both
both
Weight
265 g
400 g
Water resistance
none
none
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
3

What reviewers said

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)

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is a premium wireless gaming headset that combines adaptive noise cancellation with a robust 50mm driver for immersive sound. It supports dual wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.1, plus multipoint for seamless device switching. With 12 hours of battery life (24 with the case), it's built for long gaming sessions.

  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for gaming
  • Pro:Dual wireless connectivity with multipoint
  • Pro:Large 50mm drivers for detailed audio
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 12 hours
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:No wireless charging support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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