In depth comparison and review of MSI DS502 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Wireless headset system - 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 | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
Impedance | - | 38 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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 | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, bass control | - |
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CABLE | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | 2 m | - |
FEATURES | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | Transparency mode |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 44 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Connector Type | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) | - |
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OTHERS | MSI DS502 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Included Accessories | - | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |