SteelSeries Siberia 840 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Siberia 840 and SteelSeries Arctis 5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Siberia 840 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.685 cm
Width - 21.59 cm
Depth - 4.724 cm
Weight 318 g 363.1 g SteelSeries Siberia 840 are lighter than SteelSeries Siberia 840 headphones.
Colour Glossy, matte black White | Black
Recommended Use Game console, phone, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Siberia 840.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 100 dB 98 dB SteelSeries Siberia 840 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dB -48 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Mute function Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls - Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type Audio (optical) cable
USB cable
RCA cable
Audio cable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1000 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 -
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headset
Headphones
USB
Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories Transmitter unit, 4 power plug adapters, 2 battery packs, mobile cable, chat cable USB ChatMix Dial
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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