Side by side comparison and review of MSI DS502 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. 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 7P |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 22 cm | - | |
| Depth | 10 cm | - | |
| Weight | 405 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 | |
| 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 7P 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 7P. |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 7P 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 dB | |
| Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, bass control | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone |
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| CABLE | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 2 m | - |
| FEATURES | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 7P |
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| Connector Type | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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| Included Accessories | - | USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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