In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Skullcandy HESH 3. 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 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 200 g | Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH 3 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
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 Skullcandy HESH 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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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 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - detachable Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 22 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Skullcandy HESH 3 |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |