In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and MSI IMMERSE GH61. 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 GH61 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | 21 cm | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | 18.5 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 10 cm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 300 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather, cloth | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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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 | |
| Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | MSI IMMERSE GH61 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 107 dB | MSI IMMERSE GH61 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| 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 GH61 |
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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 GH61 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 | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, surround on/off, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB cable - 1.2 m Headset cable - 1 m |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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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 GH61 |
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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) Handset (USB) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying pouch | |
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| Compatibility | - | Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - 1 year |
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