SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7P+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis 7P+. 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 7P+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black White | Black
Headband Material - Steel
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
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 -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7P+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7P+.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Charging cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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