SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer Thresher

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer Thresher. 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 Thresher Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - 7.1 channel - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 19.685 cm 21.4 cm
Width 21.59 cm 19.6 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 10.48 cm
Weight 363.1 g 408 g SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Thresher are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo 7.1 channel surround
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Headphone
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Thresher offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Thresher have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional 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 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 55 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - L shaped
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 16 hours
Charging Time - 4 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Thresher
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB dongle
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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