In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b. 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 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - 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 | - | |
Colour | White | Black | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
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 | 5 - 50000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 101 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Type | Boom | - | |
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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 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
2 x headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Carrying pouch | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |