In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and MSI Immerse GH70. 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 GH70 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | 23 cm | |
Width | 21.59 cm | 20.2 cm | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | 9.8 cm | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 525 g | SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Leather, cloth | |
Headband Material | - | Stainless steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI Immerse GH70 |
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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 GH70 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB | MSI Immerse GH70 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | MSI Immerse GH70 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI Immerse GH70 |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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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 | -40 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2.2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI Immerse GH70 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI Immerse GH70 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB cable - 2 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI Immerse GH70 |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | Adjustable RGB lighting |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI Immerse GH70 |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | MSI Immerse GH70 |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Carrying pouch | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |