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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Thresher |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 7.1 channel - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Thresher |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - L shaped | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Thresher |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Thresher |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 16 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 4 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Thresher |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Thresher |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB dongle | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |