SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g -
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 118 dB Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 44 mm Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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.
Sensitivity -48 dB -34 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - flat - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Cooler Master MasterPulse MH530
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
Other projects: