SteelSeries 5H v2 USB

508 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
sound (261)
comfort (195)
usability (115)
price (72)
durability (71)

Negative
bass quality (45)
reliability (32)
soundstage (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 508 reviews of SteelSeries 5H v2 USB. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and durability. The usability and comfort are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the soundstage and bass quality. There are mixed comments on the reliability and price.

sound, comfort, usability, durability, size

bass quality, soundstage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the SteelSeries 5H v2 USB is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for SteelSeries 5H v2 USB

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of SteelSeries 5H v2 USB from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and comfort. The sound and usability also get good views, but views are divided on the reliability.

price, usability, sound, comfort, design

79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for SteelSeries 5H v2 USB

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of SteelSeries 5H v2 USB from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the bass quality and price. The usability and comfort also get good feedback. Opinions are divided on the durability. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Mufaddal Fakhruddin (tbreak.com)

Steelseries 5HV2 USB Review

The sequel that's even better.

sound positioning is fantastic, comfortable, mic stash, sturdy

7.1 USB sound card made no difference, software for it is useless

If you would ask me to recommend one over another, honestly, I would be stumped. Both has their own pros and cons, and I guess it all boils down to personal taste.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : OverClock Intelligence Agency (ocia)

SteelSeries 5H v2 USB Headset

When I first started working with the audio on the 5H v2 headset, I found the soundcard's music quality to be less than stellar. After working with the equalizer for a long time, trying different presets and custom settings for different genres of...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Kristofer Brozio (dragonsteelmods.com)

Review: SteelSeries 5H v2 Headset

The 5H v2 headset is touted as one of the most popular gaming headsets in the world, and used by many talented gamers to win major gaming events. With that kind of hype one can only expect great things from this product. Read on to find out if it lives...

Excellent sound ; Portable ; Long braided cloth cords ; Dual cords/long cord length ; In-line audio controls ; Comfortable for long periods

None really

The SteelSeries 5H v2 headset is just a great headset no matter what type of gaming you do with your system, besides gaming they are great for movies and music as well.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Benjamin "Zeus" Heide (bcchardware.com)

SteelSeries 5Hv2 Headset

If you are a gamer and have a family, friends or other loved ones that live in the same building as you, I'm sure there are many times when they've wished that you'd get a headset. The truth is, gamers need to be able to hear clearly the enemy's...

Comfortable ; Very good sound quality ; Sturdy, durable design ; In-Line Controls

Microphone level switch causes momentary loud interference

The SteelSeries 5Hv2 headset is currently the most expensive offering from SteelSeries. After using this headset for over a month, I can say with confidence that it warrants the larger price tag. The headset is comfortable, sounds great, and appears to...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : techPowerUp! (techpowerup.com)

SteelSeries SteelSound 5H v2

This headset performs really well in games where you need to hear small details such as footsteps. The only area where the SteelSound 5H v2 disappoints is when listening to music. If you just want to play CS and other FPS shooters this headset is a...

Comfort, Durability, Bang for the $, Gaming performance, Design (Can be split for safe transportation)

General audio performance

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Rich Smith (devhardware.com)

SteelSeries SteelSound 5H v2

For a hardcore gamer, there is almost nothing better than a pair of high quality gaming headphones, except of course a high quality gaming headset with retractable microphone. Today we?ll be taking a look at the SteelSound 5H v2 from SteelSeries, to...

Pretty cool so far, let?s move on

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Amber Lupala (rbmods.com)

Steelseries SteelSound 5H v2

Introduction Using a headset is becoming more of an everyday occurrence, with the increased popularity of MMOs and VOIP.Why not improve the experience with a high quality headset?Today we'll be looking at the latest headset from SteelSeries, the...

Attractive design with long cord ; Comfortable fit ; Retractable microphone ; Good sound quality

A little pricey ; No carrying case

At ~$99 USD, the SteelSeries SteelSound 5H v2 is a high-quality and solid performing gaming headset that should satisfy the most discriminating gamers yet also please those looking for a decent set of headphones.The headset is comfortable to wear for...

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Jason Greiner (thinkcomputers.org)

SteelSound 5Hv2 Professional Gaming Headset

SteelSeries is well know throughout the competitive PC gaming community as company dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality accessories and peripherals. Starting with high performance mouse pads, SteelSeries moved on to professional grade...

SteelSeries felt they needed to prove themselves with this headset after the problems they incurred with the first version. After going back to the drawing board, they improved and built upon every aspect of the 5H. They came away with a truly great...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Tweak News (tweaknews)

Expert Review

Before I opened the box I was hoping that SteelSound fixed everything and released a product that is worth the money of our readership and I am happy that I can say that time has come. It might have taken three tries, but it certainly wasn't three...

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

SteelSeries 5H V2 Gaming Headset

Is the SteelSeries 5H V2 headset the right choice for gamers?

Also potentially useful is the shortened, braided cable emanating from the left earcup. This measures about a metre in length, with a further two metre extension available. As such if you have your PC close to you (say, sitting on your desk) then you...

Feb, 2012

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