SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ROCCAT Cross

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and ROCCAT Cross. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ROCCAT Cross Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Cross
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Height 19.685 cm 19.6 cm
Width 21.59 cm 14.9 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 8 cm
Weight 363.1 g 185 g ROCCAT Cross are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Cross
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than ROCCAT Cross.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm ROCCAT Cross have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Cross
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -42 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 58 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Cross
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Cross
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 2.35 m
Cable Length 3 m 2.35 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Cross
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Cross
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Cross
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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