MSI DS502 vs. Trust GXT 498 FORTA

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI DS502 and Trust GXT 498 FORTA. 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. Trust GXT 498 FORTA Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI DS502 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm 20.5 cm
Width 22 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 10 cm 8.3 cm
Weight 405 g 253 g Trust GXT 498 FORTA are lighter than MSI DS502 headphones.
Colour - Black | White
Body Material - rABS plastic
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, cloth
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY MSI DS502 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 3D sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 105 dB 90 dB MSI DS502 have higher sensitivity than Trust GXT 498 FORTA.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 100 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Trust GXT 498 FORTA have a thicker diaphragm than MSI DS502.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Rotatable ear cups
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE MSI DS502 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 17000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -36 dB -
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL MSI DS502 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, bass control Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE MSI DS502 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Cable Length 2 m 1.2 m
FEATURES MSI DS502 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Additional Functions LED lights -
CONNECTIONS MSI DS502 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS MSI DS502 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Included Accessories - Pop filter
Compliant Standards - RoHS 2011/65/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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