MSI DS502 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI DS502 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. 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 9 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 19 cm -
Width 22 cm -
Depth 10 cm -
Weight 405 g -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 105 dB 98 dB MSI DS502 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -36 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, bass control Volume
CABLE MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 2 m -
FEATURES MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) -
OTHERS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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