Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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| Series | - | PXC | |
| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 227 g | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Home audio, portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | NoiseGard active noise compensation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 17 - 23000 Hz | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 0.5% | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 110 dB | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 490 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - detachable USB cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Features | - | Voice alerts | |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 30 hour(s) | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Carrying case, audio cable, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, USB charge cable | |
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| Software Included | - | CapTune | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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