SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. EPOS H3 Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and EPOS H3 Hybrid. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. EPOS H3 Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 298 g EPOS H3 Hybrid are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Ghost white | Onyx black
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS H3 Hybrid.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 0.5% EPOS H3 Hybrid have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB EPOS H3 Hybrid have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Form Factor - Built-in & removable boom
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 7500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS H3 Hybrid.
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 37 hour(s)
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3 Hybrid
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Cover plate
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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