SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Sennheiser HD 206

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Sennheiser HD 206. 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. Sennheiser HD 206 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 206
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 215 g Sennheiser HD 206 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Silver
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 206
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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 21 - 18000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 206.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 0.7% Sennheiser HD 206 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB 108 dB Sennheiser HD 206 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 206
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 206
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 206
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 206
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 206
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 206
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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