SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. MSI Immerse GH30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and MSI Immerse GH30. 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 Immerse GH30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI Immerse GH30
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 20.4 cm
Width 18.5 cm 17.3 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 8.6 cm
Weight 288 g 222 g MSI Immerse GH30 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI Immerse GH30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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 96 dB SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than MSI Immerse GH30.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI Immerse GH30
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz MSI Immerse GH30 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -36 dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI Immerse GH30
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI Immerse GH30
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - 30 cm
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.5 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI Immerse GH30
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI Immerse GH30
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 MSI Immerse GH30
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year - 1 year
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