SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Type 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 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
2 x headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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