Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | Slate | |
| 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 XT |
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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 | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | aptX HD | |
| 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 VIRTUOSO RGB XT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 109 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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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. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -42 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 2dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2.2 kOhm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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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 XT |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 15 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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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 VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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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 | - |
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