In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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Height | 19.1 cm | 20.4 cm | |
Width | 17.8 cm | 18.2 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.3 cm | |
Weight | 255 g | 268 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones. |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | - | 95 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 98 dB | - | |
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 Wireless | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -42 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/off, play/pause |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Cable Type | Audio cable USB-C to USB-A cable Micro-USB charge cable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |