SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
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
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB dongle, USB charging cable
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
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