Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <3% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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