MSI DS502 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI DS502 and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

MSI DS502 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 22 cm -
Depth 10 cm -
Weight 405 g -
Earpad Material - Leather-like
Headband Material - Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than MSI DS502.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 105 dB 92 dB MSI DS502 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -36 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, bass control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type - Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Additional Functions LED lights -
CONNECTIONS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS MSI DS502 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories - Microphone windscreen
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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