Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | 19.3 cm | |
Width | 21.59 cm | 18.4 cm | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | 8.7 cm | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 273 g | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | White | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 114 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -41 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 2dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2.2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | 7.1 surround USB adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |