In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 5 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | 21 cm | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | 18.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | 10 cm | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 300 g | MSI IMMERSE GH61 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather, cloth | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual 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 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 107 dB | MSI IMMERSE GH61 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| 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 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 | Mute function, retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, surround on/off, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB cable - 1.2 m Headset cable - 1 m |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Handset (USB) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI IMMERSE GH61 |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Carrying pouch | |
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| Compatibility | - | Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - 1 year |
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