Side by side comparison and review of MSI IMMERSE GH20 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 IMMERSE GH20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 19.6 cm | - | |
Width | 17.2 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.3 cm | - | |
Weight | 245 g | 253 g | MSI IMMERSE GH20 are lighter than MSI IMMERSE GH20 headphones. |
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 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 3 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 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 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 IMMERSE GH20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
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 3 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | MSI IMMERSE GH20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | 1.5 m | - |
FEATURES | MSI IMMERSE GH20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
CONNECTIONS | MSI IMMERSE GH20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | MSI IMMERSE GH20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |