SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Turtle Beach Recon 70

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Turtle Beach Recon 70. 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 70 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach Recon 70
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 Silver | Arctic camo | Blue camo
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, foam
Headband Material - Foam, leatherette
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach Recon 70
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Turtle Beach Recon 70 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 Turtle Beach Recon 70.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach Recon 70
Form Factor - 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 70
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach Recon 70
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach Recon 70
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Turtle Beach Recon 70
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 70
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Turtle Beach sticker
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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