SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ROCCAT Elo X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and ROCCAT Elo X. 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. ROCCAT Elo X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Elo X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 314 g ROCCAT Elo X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette, metal
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Elo X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes 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 Elo X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm ROCCAT Elo X have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - ProSpecs glasses relief system
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Elo X
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Elo X
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Elo X
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.65 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.65 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Elo X
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ROCCAT Elo X
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 Elo X
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year 1-year warranty
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