SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. 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. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
Height 19.685 cm 17.6 cm
Width 21.59 cm 18.3 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 9 cm
Weight 363.1 g 308 g EPOS H3PRO Hybrid are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black White | Sebring black | Green
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3PRO 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS H3PRO Hybrid are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS H3PRO Hybrid.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 0.35% EPOS H3PRO Hybrid have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB EPOS H3PRO 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 H3PRO 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 H3PRO Hybrid.
Sensitivity -48 dB -20 dBFS/Pa
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m
USB extension cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 18.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise canceling OFF / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / low-latency dongle): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 27 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB dongle, USB extension cable, headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, cover plate
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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