SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Poly Blackwire 325

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Poly Blackwire 325. 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. Poly Blackwire 325 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 325
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Series - 300 Series
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black -
Headband Material - Metal
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 325
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo 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 Poly Blackwire 325.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - SoundGuard Technology
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 325
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
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 Poly Blackwire 325
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 325
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 2.13 m
Cable Length 3 m 2.13 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 325
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting DSP
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 325
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 325
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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