ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate vs SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 60 h |
Between the ROG Delta S Animate and Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, the ROG Delta S Animate comes out ahead in driver size, while the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins on 2.4 ghz lossless / battery. Overall, the ROG Delta S Animate scores 61.1 and the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless scores 53.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Delta S Animate edges ahead on the Mars Score (61.1 vs 53.6), but the 7.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the ROG Delta S Animate if you care most about driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Pick the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are 2.4 ghz lossless, battery. The single most decisive one: Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
Both ship with comparable surround sound, mic noise cancellation, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Delta S Animate is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate or SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless?
ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate leads the current Mars Score by 7.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery, 2.4 ghz lossless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate if…
ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate has the measurable edge on driver size mm.
Choose SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if…
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless has the measurable edge on has lossless 2 4ghz, battery life h.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate wins
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Why SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Battery: 60 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | truelead | false |
Microphone
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | truelead | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Batteryⓘ | 0 h | 60 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Switch,Mobile | Xbox,PC |