In depth comparison and review of Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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 | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | - | 18.9 cm | |
Width | - | 18.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
Weight | - | 288 g | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | 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. |
Max Input Power | 100 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
Sensitivity | 118 dB | 98 dB | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 50 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 44 mm | 40 mm | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -34 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 50 dB | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - flat - 1.2 m | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 3.05 m | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Included Accessories | - | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |