SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Sennheiser HD 820

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Sennheiser HD 820. 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 820 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 820
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 360 g Sennheiser HD 820 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Earpad Material - Microfibre
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 820
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 820 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 6 - 48000 Hz Sennheiser HD 820 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 103 dB/Vrms Sennheiser HD 820 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 300 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 820
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 820
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 820
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 820
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 820
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Sennheiser HD 820
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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