Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Poly Blackwire C5220. 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 C5220 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A | |
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| Series | - | Blackwire 5200 series | |
| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 164.2 g | Poly Blackwire C5220 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 C5220 |
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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 C5220 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 C5220. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C5220. |
| Features | - | Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire C5220 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| 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 C5220 |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, answer/end |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB-A cable - 21.7 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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| Features | - | 280° rotatable microphone | |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB (USB Type-A) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Carrying case | |
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| Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Zoom Rooms, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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