SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. 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 HyperSpeed Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 280 g Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm
Colour White | Black -
Earpad Material - Ultra-soft memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed 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 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Razer HyperClear
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Features - Bendable microphone arm
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 70 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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