SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis 7. 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 7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 19.685 cm 19.7 cm
Width 21.59 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 9.1 cm
Weight 363.1 g 353 g SteelSeries Arctis 7 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black White | Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
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 7
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7.
Sensitivity -48 dB -48 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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