SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB
Height 19.685 cm 20.5 cm
Width 21.59 cm 18.3 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 9.7 cm
Weight 363.1 g 411 g SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black White
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 18 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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 -40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB charge cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1500 mAh
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
USB
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB wireless receiver
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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