SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 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 -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
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 Console
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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