SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Verbatim SureFire Skirmish

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Verbatim SureFire Skirmish. 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. Verbatim SureFire Skirmish Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Height 19.685 cm 9.5 cm
Width 21.59 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 21 cm
Weight 363.1 g 390 g SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Green camouflage
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish
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 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 106 dB +/- 3dB Verbatim SureFire Skirmish have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Verbatim SureFire Skirmish have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -42 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Microphone adapter - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 2.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting LED backlight (green)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
(USB)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Verbatim SureFire Skirmish
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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