SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer BlackShark V2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer BlackShark V2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 262 g Razer BlackShark V2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Earpad Material - FlowKnit memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Mono, 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
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB sound card
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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