Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer Barracuda X. 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 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Series | - | Gaming | |
| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 250 g | Razer Barracuda X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Quartz | Black | Mercury | |
| Earpad Material | - | FlowKnit memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 96 dB/mW | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Cardioid (uni-directional) | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -42 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.5 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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