SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HP G2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and HP G2. 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. HP G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HP G2
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 14.7 cm
Width 21.59 cm 16 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 5.5 cm
Weight 363.1 g 88 g HP G2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Shadow black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 HP G2
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes 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 HP G2.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 120 dB +/- 3dB HP G2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HP G2
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling - Yes HP G2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 HP G2
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, play/pause
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HP G2
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 HP G2
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HP G2
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HP G2
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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