Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and AKG K72. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | AKG K72 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 200 g | AKG K72 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 K72 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | AKG K72 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 | 16 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than AKG K72. |
Max Input Power | - | 200 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 112 dB | AKG K72 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 K72 |
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Type | Boom | - | |
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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 K72 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | AKG K72 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - 3 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | AKG K72 |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | AKG K72 |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | AKG K72 |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |