SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. MSI H991

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and MSI H991. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. MSI H991 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI H991
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 300 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI H991
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB +/- 3dB MSI H991 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI H991
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -47 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI H991
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI H991
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3.05 m 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI H991
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI H991
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI H991
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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