In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and MSI IMMERSE GH61. 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 3 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | 21 cm | |
Width | 17.97 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | 10 cm | |
Weight | 295.8 g | 300 g | SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
Earpad Material | - | Leather, cloth | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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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 | Windows Sonic surround sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | MSI IMMERSE GH61 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 107 dB | MSI IMMERSE GH61 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
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 3 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
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 | -48 dB | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2.2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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Controls | - | Volume, surround on/off, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable Headset cable - 3 m |
USB cable - 1.2 m Headset cable - 1 m |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Handset (USB) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch | |
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Compatibility | - | Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - 1 year |