In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB. 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 VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | 17 cm | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | 10 cm | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 370 g | SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Pearl | Carbon | White | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 18 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 109 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable 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. |
| Audio Input Details | - | Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -40 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2 kOhm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - 1.8 m Audio cable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | RGB lighting |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Battery Type | - | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB wireless receiver | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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