SteelSeries Arctis 5

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SteelSeries has been inspired by high-performance sportswear in the design of the earcups made of AirWeave material. Therefore, they feel pleasantly cool and heavenly soft. The core consists of memory foam, clad in breathable, moisture-dissipating material, which is coated with a layer of special thermoplastic varnish that provides noise insulation. This design is a real breakthrough, keeping your head cool and dry while shielding you from ambient noise and allowing you to focus on the game.

Prism RGB illumination allows you to personalize your lighting effects with 16.8 million different colors. Each earpiece can be personalized individually with effects such as pulsation, color gradient, and many more.

Lightweight design: The Zeil at Arctis is an ultra-lightweight headset that's so comfortable that you'll forget you're wearing it. We started from scratch and left all unnecessary elements out of the way. The result is a minimalist design that places the headset more efficiently on your head and is as light as possible.

Microphone: All Arctis models have a bi-directional ClearCast microphone. This newly designed, ambient noise suppressing microphone provides incredibly clear voice communication that focuses attention on what is being said while virtually completely blocking out background noise. ClearCast sets the bar high for all future gaming microphones.

DTS Headphone: X 7.1 Surround Sound lets you experience a virtual 3D environment with pinpoint audio location. DTS Headphone: X Surround Sound is only available for Windows.

Ski goggle strap: Fancy a change? Customize your Arctis with interchangeable head straps to add a new touch to your style in no time. Arctis head straps are equipped with adjustable Velcro straps so you can easily adjust the fit to achieve perfect comfort.

Key specifications

Headset Type
Over Ear Headset
Gaming Platform
PC Gaming Headset
Equipment + Functions
MicrophonesRemovable cableRotating earcup
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
Documents
Item number
6068652

General information

Manufacturer
SteelSeries
Category
Gaming headset
Manufacturer no.
61444
Release date
6.1.2017
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Colour

Colour
White
Exact colour description
White

Gaming headset features

Headset Type
Over Ear Headset
Output
Virtual Surround
Gaming Platform
PC Gaming Headset
Signal transmission
Cable
Fit
Headband
Driver diameter
40 mm
Equipment + Functions
MicrophonesRemovable cableRotating earcup

Audio properties

Sensitivity
98 dB
Impedance
32 Ω (ohm)

Audio cable properties

Music control
no smartphone remote control
Headphone cable length
1.2m (4-pin) + 1.8m extension to USB
Cable management
Single-sided

Connections

Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)

Power supply

Power supply
USB power delivery

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1.2m main cableAdapter to 3.5mm (4-pin)USB ChatMix Control Cable

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Gaming headset» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 7.Razer
    2.2 %
  • 9.Nacon Gaming
    2.3 %
  • 10.SteelSeries
    2.6 %
  • 11.JBL
    2.7 %
  • 12.Corsair
    2.9 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 13.Audeze
    5 days
  • 14.JBL
    6 days
  • 14.Microsoft
    6 days
  • 14.Sony
    6 days
  • 14.SteelSeries
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Gaming headset» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 15.EPOS
    4.8 %
  • 15.Sharkoon
    4.8 %
  • 17.SteelSeries
    5.1 %
  • 18.Turtle Beach
    5.4 %
  • 19.HP
    6.6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good89/100
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PC Games Hardware Logo
PC Games HardwareSingle testReleaseJune 2020

... Am Tragekomfort gibt es wenig zu kritisieren: Die knapp über 300 Gramm des Arctis 5 verteilen sich auch aufgrund des Kopfbandes sehr gleichmäßig, die weichen, mit Kunststoffgeflecht überzogenen Polster nehmen die Ohren angenehm auf und schirmen Außengeräusche effektiv ab. Darunter ist pro Seite ein angeschrägter 40-mm-Treiber verbaut...

Very good89/100
SFT Logo
SFTSingle testReleaseJune 2017
  • PositiveSchicker Look mit dezenter Beleuchtung
  • PositiveLeichter, bequemer Sitz
  • PositiveUSB-Technik mit pfiffiger Lautstärkeregelung
  • NegativeWiderspenstiger Mikrofonarm

Beim Mittelklasse-Modell seiner aktuellen Headset-Reihe macht Steelseries einiges richtig. So peppen die Dänen den schlichten Look des Arctis 5 mit einer dezenten RGB-Beleuchtung auf, die Haptik gelingt durch stabilen, leicht angerauten Kunststoff ebenso gut. Die Größenverstellung erfolgt über ein festzurrbares Textilband, wodurch in Kombination mit geschmeidigen Ohrpolstern ein leichter Sitz zustande...