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SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs SteelSeries Arctis 7

8.46 in
8.27 in
SteelSeries Arctis 5 Headphones
SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7 Headphones
SteelSeries Arctis 7
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
9
3.7 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
0 %
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18
4.0 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
106
3.7 out of 5
106 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
17 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
4 %
153
3.9 out of 5
153 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7SteelSeries Arctis 7
Sound outputSurroundSurround
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7SteelSeries Arctis 7
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • White
  • Black
  • Black,White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7SteelSeries Arctis 7
Weight10.79 oz13.26 oz

Sound

SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7SteelSeries Arctis 7
Channels7.17.1
Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity98.0 dB98.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 2200020 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)3.0 %3.0 %
Audio formatDTS:XDTS:X
Simulated surround soundyesyes

Microphone

SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7SteelSeries Arctis 7
Microphone typeBoom microphoneBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-38.0 dB-48.0 dB
Microphone frequency100 - 10000100 - 6500

Connectivity

SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7SteelSeries Arctis 7
Cable length31.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
3.5mm
USBnoyes
Type of USB connectorManufacturer specificMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7SteelSeries Arctis 7
Noise-cancelingyesyes
ButtonsVolumeVolume

Power

SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
SteelSeries Arctis 7SteelSeries Arctis 7
Battery operatednoyes

Pros & Cons

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