In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. 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 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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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 | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 283 g | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Grey, brown | |
Earpad Material | - | Synthetic leather, memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | - | Yes | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 0.02% | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 107 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Features | - | Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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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 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Communications Technology | - | NFC | |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1100 mAh | |
Battery Life | - | 47 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Hard case | |
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Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |