SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Skullcandy HESH Evo

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Skullcandy HESH Evo. 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. Skullcandy HESH Evo Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Skullcandy HESH Evo
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 213 g Skullcandy HESH Evo are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black True black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Skullcandy HESH Evo
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Skullcandy HESH Evo can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Noise Isolating - Yes Skullcandy HESH Evo 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 Evo.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 91.3 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Built-in Tile Tracker
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Skullcandy HESH Evo
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 Evo
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Skullcandy HESH Evo
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Skullcandy HESH Evo
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 Skullcandy HESH Evo
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 36 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Skullcandy HESH Evo
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Skullcandy HESH Evo
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Travel bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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