SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Genius HS G560

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Genius HS G560. 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. Genius HS G560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Genius HS G560
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 8 cm
Width 21.59 cm 20.5 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 20 cm
Weight 363.1 g 248 g Genius HS G560 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Genius HS G560
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 -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Genius HS G560.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 91 dB SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Genius HS G560.
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Genius HS G560
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Genius HS G560
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Genius HS G560
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length 3 m 2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Genius HS G560
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Genius HS G560
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Genius HS G560
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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