SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 85

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Poly Voyager Surround 85. 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 Voyager Surround 85 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
Series - Voyager Surround 80 series
Height 19.685 cm 18.1 cm
Width 21.59 cm 19.1 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 7.7 cm
Weight 363.1 g 275 g Poly Voyager Surround 85 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
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 30 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Headphones Form Factor Full size Over ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Voyager Surround 85 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 132 dB Poly Voyager Surround 85 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Poly Voyager Surround 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 20 - 16000 Hz Poly Voyager Surround 85 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity -48 dB -37 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
Microphones Included - 10
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Charging Time - 1 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Android, iOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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