Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Microsoft Modern Wireless 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 Wireless Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | 17.2 cm | |
Width | 21.59 cm | 16.4 cm | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | 6 cm | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 136 g | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 30 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
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 Wireless 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 Wireless Headset. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless 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 Wireless 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 Wireless Headset |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 50 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB dongle, USB charging cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |