SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 286 g Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Composite - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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