In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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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 for Business 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 for Business |
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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 for Business. |
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 for Business. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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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 for Business 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 for Business |
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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 for Business |
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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 for Business |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset for Business |
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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 for Business |
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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 for Business |
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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 |