Steelseries Arctis 5 Review (2021)｜Watch Before You Buy

[@Materaz17]

jokes on you I bought it then watched this

[@TheSkibroski]

I'm listening to this review while wearing mine lol

[@letstalkvr4246]

@@TheSkibroski same

[@Swagmaster69N]

You're a menace

[@phi4108]

it it good mate ?

[@Materaz17]

@@phi4108 they're great

[@adumbslide1086]

I have had this headset for 2 years now and can say I recommend them fully! the only con is that the wires wont last long for me and I often find myself buying replacements so I'm going wireless

[@sharjeelabbasi20]

Does it work wirelessly

[@adumbslide1086]

@@sharjeelabbasi20 no this is a wired headset

[@udidsw1334]

But it sounds a little quiet, got any tips?

[@adumbslide1086]

@@udidsw1334 no sorry

[@Heaven_2_Hell666]

@@adumbslide1086 what do u mean the wires wont work long? like they cut off sound or just the options on them break or both?

[@quevater2470]

So u used headset with rgb review and didnt even show the rgb

[@ntclpz]

😂 ur not lying

[@jake-jm8se]

damnn

[@darrenliunardi2687]

1:30 THAT IS NOT HOW YOU PLUG THEM IN

[@ntclpz]

@@darrenliunardi2687 yeah I just noticed that he plugged it into the shared audio port😂

[@r4v3n_random36]

@@darrenliunardi2687 it was probably just a joke

[@Erikrexx]

i’ve had the arctis 5 for 3 years and they are perfect

[@ambatukam_1236]

Its good to know that they updated them in 2020

[@_Me__]

Steel series is definitely my favourite brand for gaming

[@ochinchin9594]

I can even hear my characters breathing using this beauty. God I just love my arctis 5

[@supersaiyanenjoyer]

I really like the SteelSeries videos. Great job and keep it up! =)

[@guyfry9544]

So it’s not my headphones that my squad has been complaining about

[@Zephyr-tg9hu]

Haha

[@anaymakan6989]

Steelseries S1 drivers on my arctis 3 are perfect for hearing all the small details in the games but they lack warmth and bass and can feel a bit too high on the treble. I'm using the Razer Kraken TE atm but the steelseries ski band is super comfortable

[@xulse]

I used the kraken TE, the cable broke in under a week for just moving my head. Got a refund, bought the arctis 5 for cheaper. Definitely more comfortable, sound wasn't like the kraken but its not bad. The thing I liked was that the cable could be replaced, yet my cable is still intact for the past 2 months.

[@anaymakan6989]

@@xulse nice. That's one concern for me. The wire is non replaceable so if it breaks it breaks and I will probably not got a replacement cause of wear and tear even if it's under warranty. But I only use them with my xbox so hopefully the last a long time

[@arthurmorgan1323]

In terms of sound, which do you prefer ? Kraken Tournament Edition or Steelseries 5 ? Seriously i really confuse which one i will buy between them.

[@76c]

@@arthurmorgan1323 steelseries arctis 5 is much better if u want it for pc u can tune all the sounds and eq and so much more with it , like i love bass on my musics so i made a profile in the steelseries engine just for listening musics and i tune the eq for best and heaviest bass , but if u want it for console the razer TE and arctis 3 are good options

[@rubencampa-coronado9033]

For the 5s u can use the software to mange sound and rgb

[@Frankyboy666]

To be short, I'm using the Arctis 5 and really love this headset. But answer me this...don't you just hate it when a guy posts a review video but never answers any questions from viewers? Let's the viewers work it out between themselves. Doesn't give a rat's ass! He promotes Amzn get's paid and thank you all! What a BS!

[@roddi6503]

Im currently split between these and the corsair hs70s, any advice on which to choose?

[@faded5754]

these

[@bosch_doc]

Does the mic work if it's connected to the PS4 controller?

[@cozyliner9813]

Yes, it should. Because it has an AUX Cable.

[@yusufqazi8820]

you didn't plug them in right bud. your not supposed to plug them in like that.

[@leokuortti8591]

I've had the steel series siberia v3 for like 5 years now and they are great but are starting to break. Are these worth it or should I buy something like the HyperX Cloud II or something else?

[@FallingShadow]

As a consumer of both the Cloud ll and the These headphones I would recommend the steel series ones

[@roddi6503]

as a customer of the clout 2s i would rather have the steelseries, the clout 2s broke in a year

[@gromash]

If you still not bought ss, then don't

[@hieuhtv3477]

Steelseries Arctis 5 is wireless? 2:35 Why don't you plug in the cable?

[@CardloarD]

There is both a wired and wireless version

[@hieuhtv3477]

@@CardloarD wireless on version 7 man version 5 only wire

[@Greenro2]

I have the steelseries arctis 5 and it is amazing but im trying to figure out how to change the lights on my headphones on the steelseries engine because sometimes it makes them change unsynchronized and then sometimes they are synchronized.

[@angelikcakes8814]

thats a problem even with logitech, my logitech g pro x keyboard suddenly does its own light even when i changed it so whenever i open a certain game...

[@UzairKhan-ut9vo]

Cool can't wait to get mine soon

[@YungAnon7]

Can you connect another headphone to it as well?

[@xMarkie]

I've had Razer Kraken 7.1 V2's for a few years now. I'm thinking about buying one of these, is It worth it?

[@TitaniumTronic]

If the razer still works fine...Then wait til it breaks

[@DampSeagull9166]

I’ve had my since 2017 and it is very good id recommend👍

[@harana-]

I bought a razer kraken pro V2 in 2017 and I still use it daily. The only problem with mine is that the leather from the ear cups are wearing out. The sound is still fine but I noticed left side is just a tiny bit louder than my right now. It’s been almost 4 years so I’m thinking of getting a new headset. I am also looking at the steelseries.

[@xMarkie]

@@harana- Same here + the leather cord is all tangled and messed up. I hate it

[@LuzAmity]

@@xMarkie Did you buy arctis 5, how is the 7.1 feature according to razer?

[@kendrickrosario2252]

Between these and the Pros, which would you recommend?

[@zvorange4355]

D Depends on what you can afford, pros are going to be better in pretty much every way but they are also significantly more expensive.

[@kendrickrosario2252]

@@zvorange4355 thank you, I was worried after my purchase to realize this video was the most recent one😅

[@Eric-sx3qm]

@@zvorange4355 same question. Logitech pro ?$99 vs this arctis 5 2019 $99. Which do I think is better?

[@eddy223]

@@Eric-sx3qm this all day. Owned the gpro and returned. Clamping pressure in INSANELY tight. Also super flag audio. Even with various EQ customizations i just felt unimpressed

[@ntclpz]

@@eddy223 exactly that’s why I don’t touch Logitech headsets because they have insanely high clamping force

[@hiradhsk]

Can you use it with Bluetooth? Which one should I get arctis 3 or 5 and if there's anything else you guys suggest pls tell me

[@wosa1x]

Mine does not fit well at all. When I wear it the earcups leave a big gap so that means I can hear my background noises really loud

[@Jack_Sparrow1]

Hey I have question is the arctis 5 discontinued? I can’t find one that is new

[@majorinclown]

Are they noise cancelling? Not the mic, the ear cushions, my house is noisy and I don't wanna hear screams or movies at full volume

[@error6710]

Does it work Xbox ? Because I have heard that it Dosent but i know a lot about tech and I know it should because it’s a 3.5 mm

[@kash_hughes2349]

Are these good for the ps5

[@canuk88]

toggled on the surround sound? how do you do that? can it be done on the ps4?

[@davidosborn7370]

I would also like to know this!?!

[@Eeshaan1232]

if you want to enable it you need to go on pc then download steelseries engine then do it from there.After you have dont this it saves to the actual headset so then you can plug into your ps4 then -tada- done.

[@ameedhussain7089]

Laptop?

[@kaikaih5771]

@@Eeshaan1232 I don't have a pc

[@sparshan242]

Whats the difference between 2019 and normal version? Which one will be the best in terms of quality?

[@becomingyeti8363]

The "normal" version was released in 2015 or 2016 I'm pretty sure, the 2019 version has dtx 2.0 surround sound (whatever it is) and a tiny change to the cable length and ear cushion things

[@youssefalshaikh4422]

Is it good for my phone ?

[@mercinary11]

Does Anyone Know If I Can Use Them On Xbox Via USB Or If I Can Plug Them Into The Controller With Rgb?

[@User_014]

There isn't a USB port on any of the Xbox controllers unfortunately, you can still use the audio the audio is great but, if you want RGB you have to plug the USB port into another device or battery bank etc.

[@thebulletkin8393]

they certainly look good, but i'm also looking at the razer blackshark v2 and am not sure which one is better.

[@rayyanmakda2860]

Lol bro this is the exact situation I'm in 😂😂😂 I'm leaning towards the SteelSeries a little bit more tho because it seems more comfortable and all rounded (design and audio wise)

[@thebulletkin8393]

@@rayyanmakda2860 just so you know, I’ve decided to go after the v2 x. I am on a budget and don’t want to be spending too much money on headphones but my current ones are unbearable uncomfortable. The reason I’m going for the x over the originals is because as a non audiophile I don’t think I’d ever use the sound card as I don’t know what kind of sound I like, and as such I think paying an extra £40 for that card is a bit much. So I’m going to try out the x variant and see what it sounds like. I don’t know much about sound but if it is better than my current pair I’ll keep them.

[@rayyanmakda2860]

Respectable choice hope you like em

[@hazik101]

Not a big fan of razer after my headset just stops working randomly so I’m looking at different companies

[@cinnaced]

@@thebulletkin8393 How is your experience for now?

[@enzosmit1885]

Can you activate the 7.1 surround sound on the xbox. if yes, how?

[@chewbacca6893]

You can't

[@r4v3n_random36]

It has to be on PC

[@kruzr4693]

Is the surround sound good for call of duty? Can you here the foot steps (ps4)

[@Reuschman]

I had a pair and loved them.... until I lost all audio in my left ear

[@tunabestfish]

how long you had them

[@ris2geeked]

i heard that it’s not that great on concle can anyone clarify that for me if it’s true or not?

[@yusufqazi8820]

don't get any steelseries headphones if ur gonna use them for console.

[@kaikaih5771]

@@yusufqazi8820 what headphones would you recommend for console?

[@yusufqazi8820]

@@kaikaih5771 I did some further research and arctis 3s are pretty decent for console. I'm not a console guy I play on pc, so I don't really know what to tell you. Arctis 3 is pretty good tho, check it out.

[@-jetset-331]

Do you think they are better that the razer blackshark v2?

[@Ackerman064]

Yes they are

[@marcuspreston6907]

Yeah so am I the only one who finds the arctis 5 headset uncomfortable after a while? Eventually gives me a headache

[@Najeh2007]

Can the customer steelseries settings work on ps? Like the rgb and stuff

[@SleepyBS]

I wouldn't say so because on pc you have to download a driver but it will be on a constant rgb loop on ps

[@wrathandpoyson]

I'm not sure but apparently the equalisation options carry over if you configure it on a pc, so the rgb settings might transfer

[@lacey_lufc5475]

Is there a mic test in this vid

[@xorbit3854]

hes using it in the video

[@lacey_lufc5475]

@@xorbit3854 ok thanks

[@trxque3490]

does it have a wireless option ? i saw on the site with connectivity analog + bluetooth i don't know what it means

[@RaikouXSpace]

its the arctis pro

[@lilant5697]

What you saw was the SteelSeries arctis pro, which is more expensive and a completely different product.

[@kamuii3314]

How do these compare to the pulse 3d headset for the ps5?

[@jordangroves9753]

i had the pulse 3d and jus sold em and bought these. the sound is good in the pulse 3d but mic is ass. friends could barely hear me so bought these

[@KcEZDv3]

@@jordangroves9753 is this work via bluetooth on ps5

[@jordangroves9753]

@@KcEZDv3 it’s a wired headset

[@KcEZDv3]

@@jordangroves9753 so arctis 7p is best bluetooth for ps5?

[@ThisisGhost_7]

Do you recommend it for ps5 ? Is the mic quality good

[@HerZeL3iDza]

Let's face it. This sounds EXACTLY like an advertisement. And that is exactly what it is. He does not mention a single downside to the headset. This is not a review. Just a dude reading off a piece of paper.

[@casualb3ast133]

Are these headphones glasses-friendly?

[@Tensiro]

Yes. They are everything friendly.

[@adamrikhael]

Steelseries arctis 5 or Razer blackshark v2?

[@tobert5150]

Do they have a wireless version

[@calista5960]

Arctis 7 no rgb

[@tijmen8649]

im now yousing the headset to listen to this Revieuw

[@Unkn0wnRxbxl]

Bro u cant type

[@dunblane7354]

Is it wireless?

[@Unkn0wnRxbxl]

@@dunblane7354no but the arctis pro is

[@crhabib]

Bro i have a question does this work on xbox series

[@BloodSlimeNuggit-un9fg]

What about switch

[@crhabib]

@@BloodSlimeNuggit-un9fg idk

[@TheFinalIchigo]

if anyone sees this my arctic 5 headset mic isnt working and i just got it today.. is it something i need to setup?

[@lewismarsden8663]

Do these work with the series x?

[@Isaac8675]

Yeah

[@anthonygarcia642]

Has anyone tried these on the ps5? I’m thinking about buying them but not sure how good they’d be for the ps5 and if they have 3D audio capabilities

[@davidponce6479]

RGB, DTS, and I think a few more features won't work on PS5 because those utilize software from a pc

[@mr_monkey6465]

nah, i bought one today for my ps4 (works just like the ps5). RGB, DTS, etc. doesnt work... however, if you plug the USB directly in the ps4... only the RGB will work. so, nah man don't buy it if ur gonna use it on a console

[@bababoeyfan]

So I saw it has Wireless button mode. But he never showed it

[@stephboii7834]

Arctis 5 doesn’t have a wireless option, you most likely saw the arctis 3s or 7s, the designs for them are pretty much identical to the arctis 5s.

[@_f3nrir_]

Is this headphone good for ps5?

[@kaikaih5771]

Are they good for it?

[@rice8583]

Can this head set be fully wireless? as in blue tooth?

[@twilightdan9993]

no

[@davidponce6479]

Only if you buy the wireless version which uses usb

[@floatzval]

No way y’all didn’t do a sound test

[@RCGJR_]

This or the jbl quantum 400, they’re about the same price.

[@Frankyboy666]

Arctis 5. It's a great headset with lots of options and really worthwhile your money.

[@RCGJR_]

@@Frankyboy666 sorry hahahaa this was posted a month ago, i ended up getting the arctis 5 and love it!! A little tweaking from steelseries app and it’s top notch sound quality, plus super comfy.

[@reyfrancisrana8985]

@@RCGJR_ whats your setting

[@mrabdullahpk]

@@RCGJR_ can you tell me your settings

[@kaikaih5771]

What are your settings?

[@srn00811]

hold up it says 2021 but it was published in 2020

[@baella2604]

is there a 2020 version?

[@twilightdan9993]

dont think so

[@harishv5497]

nope, the “2020” version is just the new ones lol

[@bigfootboss2631]

Will the steelseries arctis 5 connect to an Xbox series s?

[@davidponce6479]

Yes, it uses the same port like a phone (3.5mm specifically) . But some features won't work.

[@kelvinsteffen9707]

@@davidponce6479 The lightning feature does not work for the series s Xbox I just tried but it works for pc or other consoles probably. Though the sound sounds the best the led lighting feature doesn’t really bother me it’s not like we look at the headset change colors on the way we play the game.

[@ulisseslopez3738]

I sure hope this has mic-monitoring!!

[@kgrio3870]

Bro do these not have bluetooth!

[@OnTheSceneMediaCo]

Does it work with ps5?

[@kaikaih5771]

@@ZachZone why not?

[@rigobertocontreras2908]

Are they compatible with ps5?

[@JackG-xx1jh]

Ye and they can use 3D audio for the ps5 you can find it on steel series website

[@samw2670]

3d audio for ps5?

[@keluargarumahan8235]

Is it support the 3D audio feature on PS5 ?

[@JackG-xx1jh]

Ye it does

[@NoName-hx6yf]

How good is the bass and 3d audio quality? Does it really do what its supposed to? These in particular i mean

[@JackG-xx1jh]

@@NoName-hx6yf I’m not too sure sorry man but I just know they support the 3D audio because it says on their website

[@NoName-hx6yf]

@@JackG-xx1jh awesome..hey thanks for replying ok!!

[@jaydenzerfoss118]

Do these work on Xbox

[@kelvinsteffen9707]

Yes‼️ I bought one with my Xbox series s yesterday. I thought it wasn’t working and saw it said just pc on the bottom right corner of the box but I eventually got it to work thank got. But the lightning feature doesn’t work for it just for pc and maybe for other consoles too but not Xbox. Oh well doesn’t bother me, I am used to it and personally I say hands 🙌 down it has the best sound and I purchased the $13 originally $20 dts x from the store that we have to to get it to work I believe how I got it to work when I activated the 1 or 2 week trial for it but just when ahead and got it. It’s $108 after tax for the headset but to use it for the best hearing option for it we have to pay for the extra for it. So around $120 for it all. I got mic from GameStop. Last mic I payed the most for was around $130 for a turtle beach headset and I should of paid half price for them and less than the steel series arctis. GameStop seller said he had his around 2 years and still no problems, that’s why I got it. He also agreed to me that he don’t think turtle beach aren’t really good like on speaker eventually goes out. Good luck 🍀👍🏼 on your headset bro. This is my second Xbox ever by the way‼️ I came from the very first Xbox 1 LOL🤣‼️ I was a Sony fan for like ever until I barely used my new less than a month old ps4 controller and I already started having a drift con in the controller. It pissed me off and I said I am seriously done buying PlayStation controllers for now on. Once I seen the reviews a few days ago on how good the PS5 controller holds up on FPS shooter games within some good use within a month to one years time and saw comments saying they are having drift cons on their $75 controllers. I remember back in the day the ps3 controllers still out lasts any ps controller and charge till this day. When the ps4 controllers came out they were good not going to lie. Now Sony’s controllers are starting to slack focusing on maximizing the technology out on them and not putting good quality in them anymore. That why I am sticking with Xbox and I don’t care what my older sisters husbands says about Xbox. I literally had the same Xbox 1 controller pretty much the whole 6-7 year life span before the drift starting to happen. I recently bout a blue Microsoft controller less than a year ago and still like brand new. The new controller for my new Xbox , is just gunna sit right in it’s wrapping in it’s original box until I upgrade again it the future. If they give me a used $10 price instead of a mark down new price then I might as well keep the damn controller 🎮LOL🤣‼️

[@Artizay]

Does it work on xbox

[@kelvinsteffen9707]

Yes‼️ I bought one with my Xbox series s yesterday. I thought it wasn’t working and saw it said just pc on the bottom right corner of the box but I eventually got it to work thank got. But the lightning feature doesn’t work for it just for pc and maybe for other consoles too but not Xbox. Oh well doesn’t bother me, I am used to it and personally I say hands 🙌 down it has the best sound and I purchased the $13 originally $20 dts x from the store that we have to to get it to work I believe how I got it to work when I activated the 1 or 2 week trial for it but just when ahead and got it. It’s $108 after tax for the headset but to use it for the best hearing option for it we have to pay for the extra for it. So around $120 for it all. I got mic from GameStop. Last mic I payed the most for was around $130 for a turtle beach headset and I should of paid half price for them and less than the steel series arctis. GameStop seller said he had his around 2 years and still no problems, that’s why I got it. He also agreed to me that he don’t think turtle beach aren’t really good like on speaker eventually goes out. Good luck 🍀👍🏼 on your headset bro. This is my second Xbox ever by the way‼️ I came from the very first Xbox 1 LOL🤣‼️ I was a Sony fan for like ever until I barely used my new less than a month old ps4 controller and I already started having a drift con in the controller. It pissed me off and I said I am seriously done buying PlayStation controllers for now on. Once I seen the reviews a few days ago on how good the PS5 controller holds up on FPS shooter games within some good use within a month to one years time and saw comments saying they are having drift cons on their $75 controllers. I remember back in the day the ps3 controllers still out lasts any ps controller and charge till this day. When the ps4 controllers came out they were good not going to lie. Now Sony’s controllers are starting to slack focusing on maximizing the technology out on them and not putting good quality in them anymore. That why I am sticking with Xbox and I don’t care what my older sisters husbands says about Xbox. I literally had the same Xbox 1 controller pretty much the whole 6-7 year life span before the drift starting to happen. I recently bout a blue Microsoft controller less than a year ago and still like brand new. The new controller for my new Xbox , is just gunna sit right in it’s wrapping in it’s original box until I upgrade again it the future. If they give me a used $10 price instead of a mark down new price then I might as well keep the damn controller 🎮LOL🤣‼️

[@Charlie-Steward]

are they wireless???

[@tunabestfish]

no

[@aleem.2x]

Dose it work on ps4?

[@nigelpoku-bonsu984]

yeah

[@Shoo8601]

I never know that this is wireless, if somebody is not believing check the video from 2:04:D

[@Hyfon]

So can it be wireless though?

[@ricekrispy._.1095]

No

[@davidosborn7370]

I believe The Arcis7 are? Not sure though?

[@Hyfon]

@@davidosborn7370 yup, already bought the 7s and they're wireless

[@jordangroves9753]

does it work on the ps5?

[@Skerwo]

yes

[@jhoeybuoy]

Is this Bluetooth capable?

[@ch1lling143]

no

[@TrainsRightsThomas]

Your audio sounds like crap was it recorded on a sponge?

[@kwinn3069]

Does it support 3d audio?

[@bonerboy196]

No, but the HyperX Cloud Orbit does.

[@wysg123]

it does

[@markmarzan3785]

hyper x cloud 2 or arctis 5

[@merpt7140]

Arctis5

[@derrickjacobs613]

Hyper x

[@markobartulovicc]

That is my question too

[@scaryplayer3449]

I had the hyper X cloud II , that thing broke after 1.5 years.

[@SteelBiteFury]

wait you didnt say if its worth buying haha

[@francielmatis2292]

Is it blue toof?

[@Oochya.]

not liking the whole scripted voice over thing

[@raxo2746]

Noice product

[@szaboemeric1721]

What usb is it?