In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS. 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 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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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 | 266 g | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | White | |
Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
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 WIRELESS. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 114 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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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 WIRELESS |
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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 WIRELESS |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - 1.8 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB wireless receiver, leaflet | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |