Sennheiser - GAME ONE (EPOS) vs SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
Between the GAME ONE (EPOS) and Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, the GAME ONE (EPOS) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins on 2.4 ghz lossless and surround sound. Overall, the GAME ONE (EPOS) scores 58.6 and the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The GAME ONE (EPOS) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
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, surround sound, battery.
Both ship with comparable driver size, mic noise cancellation, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Sennheiser - GAME ONE (EPOS) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Battery: 60 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Sennheiser - GAME ONE (EPOS) | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | false | truelead |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Sennheiser - GAME ONE (EPOS) | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sennheiser - GAME ONE (EPOS) | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 60 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch | Xbox,PC |
Frequently asked
Spec-level deep dives
More from the same brands
vsMars is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.