Name: Arctis 5
Brand: SteelSeries
SKU: 68518
Rating: 3.7 (106 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

Overall wearing comfort is very good
very comfortable
best and most authentic information about gaming peripherals

muddy and indistinct
SteelSeries S1 is biased towards gaming and bass
it still doesn t do much for isolation

Channels: 7.1
Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 98 dB
Frequency range: 20, 22000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Surround
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

SteelSeries Arctis 5 - Pros & Cons

Overall wearing comfort is very good
very comfortable
best and most authentic information about gaming peripherals
great sound
great battery life
and a comfortable build
great battery life
sound
and mic performance
soft
breathable
and very flexible
neat design
lightness
and comfort in long-term wearing
SteelSeries Engine 3 software works pretty well and offers some great customization options
it offers some great presets for both listening to music and for gaming
high-end is crisp and bright
sound quality and customization options
was comfortable
light and easy to manipulate for a
comfortable design and an impressive mic at a reasonable price
enough immediacy to be exciting and enough depth to be satisfying
lively accordion and the steady bass line
refined sound
comfortable design and sensible software
designed to remain comfortable for hours on end while providing quality sound
build quality of this headset feels amazing
Great app support and many customization options
Arctis 5 is very good
sound quality is better than the HyperX's
noticeably better-built and their mic also has better recording quality
HyperX are more comfortable and feel more durable
the audio quality during gameplay was decent
everything is also pretty good
pure winner in comfort Where this headset truly shines above all other categories is comfort
comfortable headset with a strong mic and decent sound
the general audio quality of gaming headsets has improved dramatically in the last two years
improvement is clear
The integrated solution is better
still-very-good sound and exceptional comfort
Arctis 2019 still sounds very good
relatively clean
natural performance
good knowledge of an array of gadgets and devices
exceptional mic quality
decent sound
and super-attractive design

muddy and indistinct
SteelSeries S1 is biased towards gaming and bass
it still doesn t do much for isolation
the reverberation of the kick drum feels almost unpleasantly loud
it s unfortunately not that simple
Arctis Nova 7 has inferior battery life
USB-C dongle is too sweet to pass up
the bass seems to overload at loud or high frequencies
The volume did not work for me for the first time
my cups slipped down quite a bit over time
the bass is slightly tweaked in the headset by default
in-line control and built-in buttons
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
They are too tight
The cords are too long and unwieldy
failed to make a tight seal around the bottom of his ears
The USB adapter goes through an amp that controls chat volume
Not every gamer will want to tinker with audio settings
require some creative cable management and a lot of extra space
this is not overpowered by low frequencies
the bass is prone to inconsistencies and is a bit boomy
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
Can be a bit tight for some listeners
The treble is slightly uneven too and also prone to inconsistencies
larger cups and a thicker
braided cord
the cords are rather long and would get tangled and feel cumbersome while gaming
the TV show I was playing on my TV in the background
1 surround sound proved disappointing
Many of the apps are not for headphones
the microphone is definitely not suitable for professional voice recording or streaming
everything turned out to be very weak
the incomplete fit of the cups to the ears
The sound is dry
flat and dirty at times
The sound mixes and some instruments become difficult to distinguish
headsets cause a lot of pressure and heat when in use for long sessions
it s not necessarily priced to be perfect either
it s just not the absolute best
sound completely fixes the small flaws the original
treble is not at all harsh or fatiguing
DTS support is limited to Windows machines
The volume wheel is stiff and hard to accidentally turn
lacks ANC feature
the frequency response is quite average and inconsistent
doesn t feel as cheap
there is no rechargeable battery
missed a few points

SteelSeries Arctis 5 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	306 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

SteelSeries - Video Reviews (9)

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SteelSeries Arctis 5 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Surround
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Neodymium

Width	8.46 in
Depth	3.54 in
Height	8.27 in
Weight	10.79 oz

Microphone type	Boom microphone
Microphone sensitivity	-38.0 dB
Microphone frequency	100 - 10000

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Volume

Colour of product	Black Black,White White
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Foldable	yes
Connector contacts plating	Gold

Channels	7.1
Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	98.0 dB
Frequency range	20 - 22000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	3.0 %
Audio format	DTS:X
Simulated surround sound	yes

Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	no
Type of connector	3.5mm USB
USB	no
Type of USB connector	Manufacturer specific
Detachable cable	yes

Battery operated	no

SteelSeries Arctis 5 - Q&A (8)

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penney_batz
over 2 years ago
Is SteelSeries Arctis 5 Bluetooth?
rachell_cronin
about 2 years ago
No, the SteelSeries Arctis 5 is not a Bluetooth-compatible gaming headset. If you're looking for a wireless headset, consider the SteelSeries Arctis 3, the Arctis Pro Wireless or the HyperX Cloud Mix.
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eldridge
over 2 years ago
Does the SteelSeries Arctis 5 work on Nintendo Switch?
donnie.goodwin
about 2 years ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Arctis 5 will work on Nintendo Switch.
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lindsey_hayes
over 2 years ago
How much is the SteelSeries Arctis 5?
oswaldo
about 2 years ago
The SteelSeries Arctis 5 costs $99.99
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jame
about 2 years ago
Is SteelSeries Arctis 5 good for music?
robt_hand
about 2 years ago
The Arctis 5 works great for both music and video if you want an everyday headset for your computer. The SteelSeries Engine 3 software offers presets for both music and movies, and they work exceptionally well whether or not you're using surround sound.
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elizabet
over 2 years ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 5 have surround sound?
leonardo_dv
about 2 years ago
The SteelSeries Arctis 5 has virtual 7.1 surround sound. It also has RGB lighting, a retractable microphone, a ChatMix dial to regulate the volume between a game and its accompanying chat.
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esteban_botsford
about 2 years ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 5 work on PS5?
kandice.mann
about 2 years ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Arctis 5 will work with the PS5.
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ramona
about 2 years ago
Can you use SteelSeries Arctis 5 on PS4?
maximo
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Arctis 5 can be connected to a PlayStation 4, PC or Mac through USB, as well as Xbox, Switch and mobile devices using the included 3.5mm adapter. However, some features like ChatMix, surround sound and illumination will only be available when connected via USB.
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elton.hauck
over 2 years ago
Is SteelSeries Arctis 5 compatible with Xbox One?
britany.batz
about 2 years ago
Yes, the SteerSeries Arctis 5 is compatible with the Xbox One. The headset comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, so you can plug it directly into the controller.
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SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.7

Based on 10 reviews

SteelSeries Arctis 5 Review: SteelSeries Arctis 5

Destructoid

Published: 23.11.2016

Review: SteelSeries Arctis 5

Some of the best cups you’ll ever touch I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis 5 as my main headset on my...

SteelSeries Arctis 5 Here's a Gaming Headset You'll Actually Want to Wear Out

Tom's Guide

Published: 07.06.2019

Here's a Gaming Headset You'll Actually Want to Wear Out

4.0

The Arctis 5 offers great sound that you can fine-tune to your liking, a comfortable design and an impressive mic at a reasonable price.

SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Edition Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 03.05.2019

SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Edition Review

3.6

The SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Edition are good wired gaming headphones that have a very good audio reproduction. They have a great microphone for online gaming, ...

SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 5 Gaming Headset Review: Long-Term Comfort

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 13.06.2020

SteelSeries Arctis 5 Gaming Headset Review: Long-Term Comfort

3.5

An extremely comfortable experience for games, music and movies

SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 5 Review - Gaming Headset Review

Gadget Review

Published: 20.10.2016

SteelSeries Arctis 5 Review - Gaming Headset Review

2.0

Is this gaming headset as revolutionary as it thinks, or another subpar pair of overpriced headphones? Read in our SteelSeries Arctis 5 review to find out!

SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 5 gaming headset review

Headphone Review

Published: 31.10.2017

SteelSeries Arctis 5 gaming headset review

4.3

SteelSeries is a growing force in the gaming world, and the SteelSeries Arctis 5 was launched to much fanfare. Is it worth the $100?

SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Wireless review

SoundGuys

Published: 12.05.2022

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Wireless review

The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ makes smart improvements over its predecessor, while keeping the things that really worked the same.

SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 5 review: A comfortable headset with a strong mic and decent sound

TechnoBuffalo

Published: 03.11.2016

SteelSeries Arctis 5 review: A comfortable headset with a strong mic and decent sound

SteelSeries offered us the opportunity to review one of the newest entries in their lineup of headsets for gaming. We received the Arctis 5, a device that sells for $99.99. The headset works on the PC through USB or 1/8″ jack, but it also supports anything with a headset jack and will play perfectly with the Xbox One and PS4. Solid 7.1 DTS Surround Sound Where headsets matter most is...

SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 5 7.1 Surround Sound RGB Headset Review

Techgage

Published: 14.11.2016

SteelSeries Arctis 5 7.1 Surround Sound RGB Headset Review

After 2 years we're back looking at another headset from SteelSeries. Where the last one occupied the premium end of the scale with a price tag to match, the new Arctis series is set to take aim at the mainstream market, but retain the premium features. Read on to see how the Arctis 5 stacks up.

SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 5 Review

TechPowerUp

Published: 29.06.2017

SteelSeries Arctis 5 Review

5.0

The SteelSeries Arctis 5 is a great gaming headset, chock-full of useful features, and carefully tuned to sound as accurate as possible instead of just focusing on the bass. Thanks to that, it's great for playing games on a high level and just as good for listening to music, both at home and on the go.