SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Sony WH-XB910N. 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. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 252 g Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB910N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB910N.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB910N.
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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