Sennheiser HD 579 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Colour Silver -
Earpad Material - Leather-like
Headband Material - Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <1% Sennheiser HD 579 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579.
Sensitivity - 92 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Microphone windscreen
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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