AKG K52 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG K52 and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG K52 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 200 g -
Colour Matte black Black
Earpad Material Leatherette Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG K52 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than AKG K52.
Max Input Power 200 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 110 dB 98 dB AKG K52 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls - Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headphones cable - 2.5 m -
Cable Length 2.5 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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