Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s and SteelSeries Arctis 5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.685 cm
Width - 21.59 cm
Depth - 4.724 cm
Weight - 363.1 g
Colour Black White | Black
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 5
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls 1-button remote Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type - Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories - USB ChatMix Dial
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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