Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and SteelSeries Arctis 5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.685 cm
Width - 21.59 cm
Depth - 4.724 cm
Weight 330 g 363.1 g Sennheiser HD 800 S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black White | Black
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% <3% Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S.
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 300 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S SteelSeries Arctis 5
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls - Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 800 S SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth USB ChatMix Dial
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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