SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. MSI IMMERSE GH20

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and MSI IMMERSE GH20. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. MSI IMMERSE GH20 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X MSI IMMERSE GH20
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.6 cm
Width - 17.2 cm
Depth - 8.3 cm
Weight - 245 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X MSI IMMERSE GH20
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than MSI IMMERSE GH20.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 95 dB +/- 3dB SteelSeries Arctis 9X 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 9X MSI IMMERSE GH20
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -36 dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X MSI IMMERSE GH20
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X MSI IMMERSE GH20
Cable Length - 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X MSI IMMERSE GH20
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X MSI IMMERSE GH20
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X MSI IMMERSE GH20
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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