Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - wired | |
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| Series | - | HD 500 | |
| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Home audio |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Open | |
| 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 | 15 - 28000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 0.2% | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 50 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 106 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
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| 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 579 (HD 500) |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - 3 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 3 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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