SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. AKG K72

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. AKG K72 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K72
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 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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
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 K72
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K72
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K72
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K72
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG K72
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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