SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Creative Sound BlasterX H6

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Creative Sound BlasterX H6. 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. Creative Sound BlasterX H6 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Creative Sound BlasterX H6
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Creative Sound BlasterX H6
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound Virtual surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Creative Sound BlasterX H6.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 114 dB Creative Sound BlasterX H6 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Creative Sound BlasterX H6 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Creative Sound BlasterX H6
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 15000 Hz Creative Sound BlasterX H6 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity -48 dB -42 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Creative Sound BlasterX H6
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, equaliser preset
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Creative Sound BlasterX H6
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Creative Sound BlasterX H6
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Creative Sound BlasterX H6
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Creative Sound BlasterX H6
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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