SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Poly Blackwire 3320-M

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Poly Blackwire 3320-M. 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 3320-M Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Series - Blackwire 3300 series
Height 19.685 cm 17.8 cm
Width 21.59 cm 15.5 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 3.2 cm
Weight 363.1 g 130 g Poly Blackwire 3320-M are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Earpad Material - Foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire 3320-M are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard
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 3320-M.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB Poly Blackwire 3320-M have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 118 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 3320-M.
Features - Dynamic EQ optimised
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
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 -38 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
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 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, macOS
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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