SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ASUS ROG Strix Go

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and ASUS ROG Strix Go. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ASUS ROG Strix Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS ROG Strix Go
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 262 g ASUS ROG Strix Go are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS ROG Strix Go
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes ASUS ROG Strix Go can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz ASUS ROG Strix Go offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS ROG Strix Go
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -48 dB -45 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS ROG Strix Go
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, play/pause button, microphone on/mute, next/previous track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS ROG Strix Go
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB-C cable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS ROG Strix Go
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS ROG Strix Go
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS ROG Strix Go
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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