The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is the natural next step for anyone who's already tried wired headsets and wants to go wireless without losing sound quality — and in our gaming headset comparison, it's the best-rated wireless option.

Over 100 presets: real customization, not just marketing

Through SteelSeries' software, the Nova 5 offers over 100 EQ presets built for different gaming genres (shooters, open-world games, music, movies), plus the option to create your own. It's not just a marketing number: the difference between a preset optimized for detecting footsteps in a shooter and a generic one is noticeable from the very first use.

Wireless without obvious sacrifices

Unlike cheaper wireless solutions, the Nova 5 keeps latency low enough that you won't notice audio-video desync, which is critical in fast-paced games. The battery lasts through a long gaming session without issue, though as with any wireless headset, you'll need to remember to charge it.

It is, however, the most expensive option in our headset comparison — a logical increase given you're paying for wireless technology and the flexibility of 100 EQ presets, not just raw sound. If your budget allows for it and you value cable-free freedom of movement, it's one of the best mid-range wireless options available right now.