MSI DS502 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI DS502 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console. 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

MSI DS502 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 22 cm -
Depth 10 cm -
Weight 405 g -
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console offer a larger frequency range than MSI DS502.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 105 dB 98 dB MSI DS502 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -36 dB -48 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, bass control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Additional Functions LED lights -
CONNECTIONS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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