Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE. 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 VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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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 | 380 g | SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Espresso | Steel grey | |
| 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 SE |
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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 SE offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 109 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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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 | -42 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2 kOhm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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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 SE |
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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 SE |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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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 SE |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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