SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Philips Fidelio X3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Philips Fidelio X3. 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. Philips Fidelio X3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Philips Fidelio X3
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 23 cm
Width 21.59 cm 19 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 11 cm
Weight 363.1 g 380 g SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Home audio
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Philips Fidelio X3
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Philips Fidelio X3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 0.1% Philips Fidelio X3 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB/mW Philips Fidelio X3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 30 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm LMC - 50 mm Philips Fidelio X3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Philips Fidelio X3
Type 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 Philips Fidelio X3
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Philips Fidelio X3
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Philips Fidelio X3
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Philips Fidelio X3
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Philips Fidelio X3
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, cable clip
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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