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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Battery Type | - | Handset battery | |
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Battery Life | - | 28 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |