SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming H5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and ASUS TUF Gaming H5. 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. ASUS TUF Gaming H5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS TUF Gaming H5
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black -
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS TUF Gaming H5
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 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than ASUS TUF Gaming H5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm ASUS TUF Gaming H5 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS TUF Gaming H5
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom & on-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional, omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 10000 / 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz
Omni-directional - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS TUF Gaming H5
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS TUF Gaming H5
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS TUF Gaming H5
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS TUF Gaming H5
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASUS TUF Gaming H5
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial 7.1 surround USB adapter
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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