Side by side comparison and review of MSI DS502 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 19 cm | - | |
Width | 22 cm | - | |
Depth | 10 cm | - | |
Weight | 405 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than MSI DS502 headphones. |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than MSI DS502. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 105 dB | 93 dB | MSI DS502 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm | - | |
Sensitivity | -36 dB | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, bass control | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | 2 m | - |
FEATURES | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | RGB lighting |
CONNECTIONS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |