SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Turtle Beach RECON 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Turtle Beach RECON 50. 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. Turtle Beach RECON 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach RECON 50
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black Red
Earpad Material - Foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach RECON 50
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 Turtle Beach RECON 50.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach RECON 50
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach RECON 50
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach RECON 50
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable
Audio splitter cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach RECON 50
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach RECON 50
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach RECON 50
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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