SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -48 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type - Handset battery
Battery Life - 28 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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