“What's the difference between the arctis 5 and the arctis 3”
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Hey Trueman, The Arctis 3 and Arctis 5 have a few key differences. While both offer virtual 7.1 surround sound, the Arctis 3 uses SteelSeries 7.1 and the Arctis 5 uses DTS Headphone:X 7.1. The Arctis 3 is purely analog (3.5mm connections), and the Arctis 5 has adapters for both USB and 3.5mm connections. Both are compatible with SteelSeries Engine 3, which gives you a ton of audio customization options. They also both have the same 40mm audio drivers and bidirectional mic, so you're not losing any sound or voice quality when you switch between the two. Because of the extra power provided by the USB, the Arctis 5 has customizable RGB lighting on both earcups. This will only work with the USB plugged in. The 5 also includes an inline ChatMix dial, which lets you balance between game chat (skype, discord, whatever) and the in-game audio. This is surprisingly useful when you've got that annoying guy either screaming or basically whispering during a match.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Arctis 3 has separate headphone and mic connectors. Arctis 5 has a USB connector.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Arctis 5 has a usb attachment that comes with it aswell as a chat mix device. It also has different illumination capabilities The Arctis 3 has everything else but these specific specs
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Arctis 5 if plugged into the PC will cycle through colors within the headset. It also is a USB connection and has a separate chat mix dial which to increase the game volume / chat volume on the headset. It also has 7.1 surround sound and a lighted mic. The Arctis 3 are more for your gaming consoles. They offer 7.1 surround sound, 3.5mm plug, and do not include the cycling of light on the headset, the lighted mic, or the separate volume / chat mix dial.
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