SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. MSI Immerse GH30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and MSI Immerse GH30. 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 GH30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI Immerse GH30
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 20.4 cm
Width 21.59 cm 17.3 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 8.6 cm
Weight 363.1 g 222 g MSI Immerse GH30 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI Immerse GH30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes MSI Immerse GH30 can be folded.
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 GH30.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 5 MSI Immerse GH30
Form Factor - Detachable 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 -36 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI Immerse GH30
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI Immerse GH30
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - 30 cm
Cable Length 3 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI Immerse GH30
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 MSI Immerse GH30
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 GH30
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - 1 year
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