SteelSeriesArctis Nova 5P Wireless Multi-System Gaming Headset — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 100+ Audio Presets — 60 HR Battery — 2.4GHz or BT — ClearCast Gen2.X Mic — PS5, PS4, PC, Switch, Mobile

I'm in love with these headsets, it was just plug and play. The app is very useful to change the EQ preset according to the game I play on Xbox. There was no need to do extra steps to get these to work, although you might need a PC in order to update the firmware with SteelSeries GG software.The headset feels comfortable and I barely feel I have them on after several hours (I have a small head). The sound is very clear, I can notice small details while gaming, no heavy bass boost or any extra sound feature that make the sound uncomfortable like explosions in game. It is a well balanced sound and they are very loud that I barely keep them 100% the volume, with SteelSeries GG software on PC you can customize the EQ how you like for competitive shooter games or any other games you play. I feel the default EQ presets I tried were really nice, some people have issues with some default EQ presets but you can always tweak it with GG software ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.The SteelSeries App just works, it was easy to set up and there is no delay while changing the EQ preset. However you cannot make a custom preset from the app, you might need to install SteelSeries GG software on your PC and create the EQ preset on Engine section. You can set the Equalizer for 2.4Ghz connection or BT, having an EQ gaming preset for 2.4Ghz and EQ music preset for BT, there is no need to switch it over again after switching to Xbox/PC or phone.There is no delay or distortion issue with the dongle on Xbox or PC, I feel the delay on these headsets are very minimum, dialogues are always synced. on mobile I just use it to listen audios or watch short videos that I don't care much how it works there but it works really nice and there is no delay at all. Bluetooth on PC I wished I can test it and I hope to do it soon.A quick tip if you move the dongle back and forth on Xbox and PC, you can install the Xbox Accessories app on PC and use the dongle on Xbox mode on PC, this just works ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Noted: These headsets will only work Wireless, with either the original dongle or Bluetooth. There is no wired solution or to pair it with Xbox Wireless Adapter on PC, I wished these two options were available for versatility. and there is no simultaneously BT connection, you either have it connected via dongle or have it connected via BT but you cannot listen to both at the same time, the quick switch just works really fast tho.I still haven't tried really well the battery life for these headsets, I've been using it a lot to tweak things and use it on Xbox, PC and phone that battery life just lasted a week, I will measure it with a normal use later on. (hopefully I didn't get a deflective one since 1 week was pretty short according to their 60hr battery life advertisement)---I hope to get back to this review for long term review, in my opinion SteelSeries did a good job making these headsets for this price comparing to others brands for what it offers. It is really worth the purchase if you mainly use Xbox and PC for gaming.

Like the title says, the companion app is a game-changer. Being able to set EQs (including customs) with a couple taps in the app for every game you play truly makes a sonic difference in gameplay. I’m also really impressed with the sound quality. To my ears they sound just as good as my Nova 7X, though not quite as on par with the Nova Pro Wireless but that’s expected for a headset that costs 3x as much. I like to customize my headsets with Wicked Cushion ear pads because I think they’re significantly more comfortable than the stock pads, and I wish the 5X had swappable side plates like the 7X and Pro, but I understand they need to reserve some features for the more expensive headsets. I’m guessing product updates to the Nova 7s and Pros are right around the corner to give them their own apps as well, but if you’re looking for an excellent-sounding, lightweight, long-lasting headset right now then this is the one to get. $130 is a steal for what they offer.

Jump through hoops to get ahold of someone from the company for tech support. Too time consuming. Dont get this as a gift like i did. There is no way to turn the audio back to the tv unless you manually unplug the dongle from ps5. Spouse won't be using as the ps5 (and these headphones) where already super expensive and we're not going to put wear on the ps5 port by doing this every time.

Haven't had it for too long but it's extremely comfortable the phone app is super nice being able to change presets through the phone and having a preset for Bluetooth and one for 2.4 is amazing. The Sonar EQ works wonders, a little complicated at first but I worked it out eventually. The ability to be connected to Bluetooth and 2.4 is super nice, when you are on 2.4 and get a phone call it makes a quite phone ring noise to let you know you are getting a call and you can press the swap button to pick it up and swap to Bluetooth. It's a super nice feature. I think between the steel series GG(on PC) app, preset game EQ's, phone app, solid mic, and other features of the headset make it the best in its price range. Plan on updating for long time use in the future.

Before these I had the Xbox wireless headset which I liked and were decent but these nova 5x's blew them out of the water. Everything from the comfort, sound, mic quality, and overall durability are miles better. The companion app has also been a huge game changer for me as a console player, I would 100% recommend these to anyone especially in the price range which I feel like is a steal almost!