MSI IMMERSE GH20 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI IMMERSE GH20 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 IMMERSE GH20 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI IMMERSE GH20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.6 cm -
Width 17.2 cm -
Depth 8.3 cm -
Weight 245 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than MSI IMMERSE GH20 headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY MSI IMMERSE GH20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger frequency range than MSI IMMERSE GH20.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 95 dB +/- 3dB 93 dB MSI IMMERSE GH20 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE MSI IMMERSE GH20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -36 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL MSI IMMERSE GH20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Mute, volume
CABLE MSI IMMERSE GH20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES MSI IMMERSE GH20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS MSI IMMERSE GH20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS MSI IMMERSE GH20 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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