Side by side comparison and review of MSI DS502 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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 7 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | 19 cm | 19.9 cm | |
| Width | 22 cm | 16.8 cm | |
| Depth | 10 cm | 8.66 cm | |
| Weight | 405 g | 322 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 are lighter than MSI DS502 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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 | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| 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 7 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 7. |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| 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 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, bass control | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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| CABLE | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 2 m | - |
| FEATURES | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 620 mAh | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Included Accessories | - | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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