SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Piranha HX40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Piranha HX40. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Piranha HX40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Piranha HX40
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 -
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Piranha HX40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Piranha HX40.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Piranha HX40
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 Piranha HX40
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Piranha HX40
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Piranha HX40
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Piranha HX40
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Piranha HX40
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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