SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer BlackShark V2 PRO. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 20 cm
Width 21.59 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 10 cm
Weight 363.1 g 320 g Razer BlackShark V2 PRO are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black White
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 PRO offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Super cardioid
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 -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Battery Type - Headset battery
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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