Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Microsoft Modern USB Headset. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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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 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 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 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 Headset. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB 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 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 Headset |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, Microsoft Teams button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB cable | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern USB 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 |
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