Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and SteelSeries Arctis 5. 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 White | Black
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <3% Sennheiser HD 4.30i have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 98 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls 3-button remote Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) USB ChatMix Dial
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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