Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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

Sennheiser SC 165 USB vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 98 g -
Colour Black, white -
Earpad Material Leatherette Leather-like
Headband Material - Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser SC 165 USB SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects EPOS Voice -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 92 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser SC 165 USB SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser SC 165 USB SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser SC 165 USB SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 2.262 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser SC 165 USB SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Features EPOS ActiveGard -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser SC 165 USB SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser SC 165 USB SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, USB cable Microphone windscreen
Software Certification Certified for Skype for Business -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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