MSI DS502 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

MSI DS502 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, bass control Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
Cable Length 2 m -
FEATURES MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions LED lights RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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