Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | 17.3 cm | |
Width | 21.59 cm | 16.7 cm | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | 6 cm | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 142 g | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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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 | 100 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 91 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset 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 | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB-C cable - 1.5 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 1.5 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |