SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. MSI IMMERSE GH20

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and MSI IMMERSE GH20. 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. MSI IMMERSE GH20 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI IMMERSE GH20
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 19.6 cm
Width 21.59 cm 17.2 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 8.3 cm
Weight 363.1 g 245 g MSI IMMERSE GH20 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI IMMERSE GH20
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband 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 MSI IMMERSE GH20.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 95 dB +/- 3dB SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than MSI IMMERSE GH20.
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 5 MSI IMMERSE GH20
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.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm
Sensitivity -48 dB -36 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI IMMERSE GH20
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI IMMERSE GH20
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI IMMERSE GH20
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI IMMERSE GH20
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI IMMERSE GH20
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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