Product Review

Arctis challenges everything you know about gaming headsets with completely overhauled audio, a new mic design with unmatched clarity, and improved comfort with materials inspired by athletic clothing. Arctis 5 features RGB illumination, Game/Chat audio balance, and DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound.

Specifications:

Compatibility

PC: • Wired via USB • DTS Headphone:X Surround • SteelSeries Engine 3 support • Prism RGB Illumination • ChatMix

Mac: • Wired via USB • SteelSeries Engine 3 support • Prism RGB Illumination • ChatMix

PlayStation: • Wired via USB • Prism RGB Illumination

Mobile: • Wired via 3.5mm analog

Speaker Drivers

Neodymium Drivers: 40 mm

Headphone Frequency Response: 20–22000 Hz

Headphone Sensitivity: 98 db

Headphone Impedance: 32 Ohm

Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion: < 3%

Headphone Volume Control: On Ear Cup

Microphone

Microphone Frequency Response: 100Hz–10000Hz

Microphone Pattern: Bidirectional

Microphone Sensitivity: -48 db

Microphone Impedance: 2200 Ohm

Microphone Noise Cancellation: Yes

Microphone Location: Retractable

Microphone Mute Toggle: On Ear Cup

Connection

Connector Type: USB or 4-Pole 3.5mm via included adapter

Cable Length: 3 m / 10 ft

Cable Material: Rubber

Adapter: Single 3.5 mm, 4-Pole Plug

Share Jack: Yes

Detachable Cable: Yes