SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Afterglow AG 6

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Afterglow AG 6. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Afterglow AG 6 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow AG 6
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow AG 6
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Afterglow AG 6 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow AG 6
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 SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow AG 6
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow AG 6
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow AG 6
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow AG 6
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow AG 6
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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