In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2. 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 | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 390 g | SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Blue illumination, all black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2. |
Max Input Power | - | 50 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 94 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2.2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 2.5 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sharkoon SKILLER SGH2 |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |