SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Afterglow LVL 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Afterglow LVL 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Afterglow LVL 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow LVL 3
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 -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow LVL 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes 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 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Chat capability
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow LVL 3
Type Boom 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 LVL 3
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow LVL 3
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - anti tangle
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow LVL 3
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow LVL 3
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Afterglow LVL 3
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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