SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. AKG K52

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and AKG K52. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. AKG K52 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K52
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 200 g AKG K52 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Matte black
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K52
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG K52 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than AKG K52.
Max Input Power - 200 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 110 dB AKG K52 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K52
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K52
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K52
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 2.5 m
Cable Length 3 m 2.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K52
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K52
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K52
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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