In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Mpow HC5. 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 | Mpow HC5 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 139 g | Mpow HC5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Black | |
Headband Material | - | Leather | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Mpow HC5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Mpow HC5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Mpow HC5 |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Mpow HC5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | cVc 8.0 (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Mpow HC5 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, on/off, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Mpow HC5 |
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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 | Mpow HC5 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Mpow HC5 |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 22 hour(s) | |
Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Mpow HC5 |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Mpow HC5 |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - money back guarantee - 60 days |