Steel Series Headphone Arctis 5 Black (2019 Edition)

Exclusive ClearCast mic delivers studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation
Detachable USB soundcard with ChatMix allows you to adjust the balance between game and chat volume on the fly
S1 speaker drivers and DTS Headphone:X 71 surround sound on PC (stereo audio available on Mac, PS4, Xbox One, VR, Switch, and Mobile)
Arctis headsets feature athletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions and a ski goggle suspension headband for lasting comfort
Arctis headsets won the Red Dot Product Design award, Tom’s Guide “Best Overall Gaming Headset," PC Magazine Editors’ Choice and Nerd Reactor says, “the best headset I have ever used for gaming”


Clearcast Mic The ClearCast microphone uses a proprietary bidirectional design delivering studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation.	S1 Audio Driver The S1 speaker drivers are engineered to produce detailed, balanced soundscape with ultra-low distortion for your games, music, movies, and more.	USB ChatMix Dial Detachable USB soundcard with ChatMix allows you to adjust the balance between game and chat volume on the fly.


SteelSeries 7.1 Surround Sound DTS Headphones:X - Premium 7.1 surround sound on PC (stereo audio available on Mac, PS4, Xbox ONE, VR, Switch, and Mobile / Windows 7 Only).	Exclusive Airweave Ear Cushions Arctis headsets feature athletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions to keep your ears cool and dry.	Ski Goggle Suspension Band The exclusive ski goggle suspension headband perfectly contours across your entire head, comfortably distributing the weight and eliminating pressure points.


Prism RGB Illumination Choose from 16.8 million colors, separate left and right earcup configurations, and unique effects like color-shift and breathing.	On-Ear Audio Controls Ergonomic on-ear controls give you easy access to volume and microphone mute.	Personalize to Perfection SteelSeries Engine software allows you to personalize the audio of your Arctis, from EQ to surround sound settings.



Ski-Goggle Suspension Band	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
ClearCast Bidirectional Microphone	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
7.1 Surround Sound	SteelSeries 7.1 Surround (Windows 7 Only)	SteelSeries 7.1 Surround (Windows 7 Only)	DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround (Windows 7 Only)	DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround (Windows 7 Only)	DTS Headphone:X v2.0 7.1 Surround (Windows 7 Only)
Exclusive Airweave Earpads	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
On-Ear Audio Controls	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Prism RGB Illumination	-	-	PC, Mac & PS4	-	PC, Mac & PS4
Build Material	Durable Plastic	Durable Plastic	Durable Plastic	Lightweight Steel Alloy	Lightweight Aluminum Alloy and Steel
Wireless Audio	-	PC, Mac, VR, Mobile	-	PC, Mac, PS4, VR	-
Wired Audio	PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, VR, Mobile	PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, VR, Mobile	PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mac, VR, Mobile	Xbox One, Mobile	PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, VR, Mobile
Game/Chat Balance	-	-	PC & Mac	PC & Mac	PC & Mac