In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and August EP650. 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 | August EP650 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | 17.66 cm | |
Width | 21.59 cm | 18.86 cm | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | 7.1 cm | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 235 g | August EP650 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Gold | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | August EP650 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | - | Yes | August EP650 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 60 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than August EP650. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | August EP650 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | August EP650 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 85 dB | |
Features | - | Bluetooth aptX technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | August EP650 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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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 | August EP650 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | August EP650 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | August EP650 |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | August EP650 |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 220 mAh | |
Battery Life | - | 10 hour(s) | |
Standby Time | - | 720 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | August EP650 |
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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 | August EP650 |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB charging cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |