SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500). 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. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Series - HD 500
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black Silver
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Home audio
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
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 15 - 28000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 0.2% Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 106 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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