Testseek.com have collected 94 expert reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis 5 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SteelSeries Arctis 5.
December 2016
(86%)
94 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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975 Reviews
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The editors liked
Fantastic sound reproduction in stereo and surround sound modes in all scenarios
New Clearcast microphone is a major step forward
Suspension headband keeps the headset light and comfortable
Middle of the road price point for highend quality across the
Fantastic Sound
Very Lightweight
Suspension Headband
Many accessories available to customize your headset
RGB
SteelSeries Engine
Price
Compatible with everything
Simple
Yet aesthetically pleasing design
Lightweight and very comfortable
Easily retractable microphone
Extremely comfortable
Sleek aesthetics
Great audio
Sensible software
Great audio performance
Both for music and serious gaming
SteelSeries Engine 3 software is easy to use and filled with useful features
ChatMix Dial is a fantastic addition
One I'd love to see on every high-end gaming headset
Mic Sidetone setting impr
The editors didn't like
In game surround sound quality might be hit or miss depending on the title
Not-a-one
Complicated cable system
Virtual surround sound doesn't do much
So-so surround sound
Long
Convoluted cables
You'd expect metal instead of plastic in this price bracket
Poor virtual 7.1 surround sound
The supplied sound card causes a bit of microphone buzz when its sensitivity is set above 80% (can be removed by connecting it to a different USB sound card or l
Simple, yet aesthetically pleasing design, Lightweight and very comfortable, Easily retractable microphone,
Complicated cable system, Virtual surround sound doesn't do much
The SteelSeries Arctis 5 is attractive and comfortable, so you'll be happy to wear it for hours. Great for movies and other media too, its gaming audio is comparable to rivals, though the virtual 7.1 surround sound wasn't noticeable...
Published: 2018-10-04, Author: Paolo , review by: monitornerds.com
Audio quality and comfort will always be subjective so choosing a gaming headset is as difficult as shopping for PC monitors, if not much harder. we recommend taking the time to try these gaming headsets out from retail stores near you so you can hear an...
Great audio performance, both for music and serious gaming, SteelSeries Engine 3 software is easy to use and filled with useful features, ChatMix Dial is a fantastic addition, one I'd love to see on every high-end gaming headset, Mic Sidetone setting impr
You'd expect metal instead of plastic in this price bracket, Poor virtual 7.1 surround sound, The supplied sound card causes a bit of microphone buzz when its sensitivity is set above 80% (can be removed by connecting it to a different USB sound card or l
The SteelSeries Arctis 5 is available online for $100. Great audio performance, both for music and serious gaming SteelSeries Engine 3 software is easy to use and filled with useful features ChatMix Dial is a fantastic addition, one I'd love to see on e...
SteelSeries have created an excellent headset with the Artics 5 being able to deliver very precise sound with a range of different options in the SteelSeries Engine to customise it to your needs. The connections and cables are something which could be wor...
Published: 2017-05-02, Author: stefan , review by: madshrimps.be
Arctis 5 takes part of the latest SteelSeries series of gaming headsets and incorporates 7.1 surround sound thanks to the DTX Headphone:X technology. The unit is available in both black and white colors, does pack configurable RGB lighting out the outside...
Published: 2016-12-20, Author: Chris , review by: funkykit.com
Fantastic Sound, Very Lightweight, Suspension Headband, Many accessories available to customize your headset, RGB, SteelSeries Engine, Price, Compatible with everything
Not-a-one,
SteelSeries has brought us once again one of the best lines in gaming headsets the Arctis. I received the Arctis 5 and I was pleasantly surprised that it exceeded my expectations and blew my favorite headset of all time out of the water. If you're looking...
In the past, SteelSeries has been great about finding a design that works and sticking with it with only a few changes over time. So the introduction of the Arctis line is a huge deal for them and it is most likely an indication of the direction SteelSer...
Fantastic sound reproduction in stereo and surround sound modes in all scenarios, New Clearcast microphone is a major step forward, Suspension headband keeps the headset light and comfortable, Middle of the road price point for highend quality across the
In game surround sound quality might be hit or miss depending on the title
There is absolutely no reason that we can think of as to why you shouldn't own this headset.The stereo and virtual surround sound quality found after running our usual battery of gaming, movie, and music tests, was superb. The new Clearcast microphone is...
Published: 2016-10-31, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
You need to try on the Arctis before committing to buying it. If they are comfortable for your dome, then I highly recommend them based on their audio quality and design. I wish every headset looked and sounded as hot as these do. SteelSeries provided...
If you're in the market specifically for a gaming headset, the SteelSeries Arctis 5 is a top-notch choice. Sound quality and digital surround sound performance is stellar in comparison to other gaming headsets, and the ChatMix dial was a thoughtful additi...
