In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and MSI IMMERSE GH20. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH20 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | 19.6 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 17.2 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.3 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 245 g | MSI IMMERSE GH20 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH20 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 95 dB +/- 3dB | SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than MSI IMMERSE GH20. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH20 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | MSI IMMERSE GH20 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -36 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH20 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/off |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH20 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.5 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH20 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH20 |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH20 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |