AKG K52 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG K52 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 200 g 236 g AKG K52 are lighter than AKG K52 headphones.
Colour Matte black Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG K52 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger frequency range than AKG K52.
Max Input Power 200 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 110 dB 93 dB AKG K52 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headphones cable - 2.5 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 2.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS AKG K52 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Other projects: