Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Series | - | 3200 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 | 64 g | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) 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 | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 90 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series). |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series). |
| Features | - | Digital signal processing, echo cancelation, Dynamic EQ optimised | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-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 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, redial |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB-C cable | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Skype Certified, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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