SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Audeze LCD-4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Audeze LCD-4. 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. Audeze LCD-4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audeze LCD-4
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black -
Body Material - Wood
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audeze LCD-4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Audeze LCD-4.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 1.0% Audeze LCD-4 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB 97 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Audeze LCD-4.
Impedance 32 Ohm 200 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 130 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 106 mm Audeze LCD-4 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audeze LCD-4
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 Audeze LCD-4
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audeze LCD-4
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audeze LCD-4
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audeze LCD-4
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Audeze LCD-4
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Travel bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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