In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and ASUS ROG Strix Go Core. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 252 g | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core 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 Core |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core 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 Core 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 Core |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 Core |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Audio cable - 1.2 m Audio splitter cable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |