SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. AKG Y400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and AKG Y400. 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 Y400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG Y400
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 170 g AKG Y400 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black | Blue | Rose gold | Green
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG Y400
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y400.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 106 dB/mW AKG Y400 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG Y400
Form Factor - Built-in
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 Y400
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Power on/off, volume control
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG Y400
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG Y400
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG Y400
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG Y400
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 AKG Y400
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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