In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | - | ADAPT 500 Series | |
| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 232 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Plush, textured fabric | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 25 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | EPOS Voice | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Features | - | Audio prompts |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Beamforming, MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Features | - | EPOS ActiveGard | |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 81 day | |
| Charging Time | - | 220 min |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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