SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. V7 HU521-2EP

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and V7 HU521-2EP. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. V7 HU521-2EP Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 V7 HU521-2EP
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Height 19.685 cm 18.8 cm
Width 21.59 cm 6.8 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 16.5 cm
Weight 363.1 g 172.5 g V7 HU521-2EP are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 V7 HU521-2EP
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes 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 V7 HU521-2EP.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 110 dB V7 HU521-2EP have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 V7 HU521-2EP
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 300°
Sensitivity -48 dB -44 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 V7 HU521-2EP
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 V7 HU521-2EP
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 V7 HU521-2EP
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 V7 HU521-2EP
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 V7 HU521-2EP
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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