Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30G and SteelSeries Arctis 5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.685 cm
Width - 21.59 cm
Depth - 4.724 cm
Weight - 363.1 g
Colour Black | White White | Black
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30G are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <3% Sennheiser HD 4.30G have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 5
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls 3-button remote Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type - Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories Soft bag USB ChatMix Dial
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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