Detailed comparison and review of Sony Gold and SteelSeries Arctis 5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 17.2 cm | 19.685 cm | |
| Width | 20.1 cm | 21.59 cm | |
| Depth | 9.1 cm | 4.724 cm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 363.1 g | Sony Gold are lighter than Sony Gold headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 20.1 cm x 9.1 cm x 17.2 cm / 230 g Receiver: 4.8 cm x 0.8 cm x 1.8 cm / 6 g |
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| Colour | Black | White | Rose gold | White | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 22000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm |
| MICROPHONE | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony Gold microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -48 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | - | Mute function, retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | - | 3 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Additional Functions | - | Adjustable RGB lighting |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 570 mAh | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Connector Type | USB Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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| OTHERS | Sony Gold | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless adapter | USB ChatMix Dial | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |