Headsets / Comparison

Cooler Master MH650 vs SteelSeries Arctis 9

Headset · Cooler Master

Cooler Master MH650

Wired · 50 mm · 2020
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
Microphone92
Recency53
VS
Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 9

Wireless · 40 mm · 2019
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Microphone72
Recency47
Verdict

Cooler Master MH650 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • SteelSeries Arctis 9 is wireless; Cooler Master MH650 is wired.
  • Driver: Cooler Master MH650 leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

Cooler Master MH650

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis 9

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Cooler Master MH650SteelSeries Arctis 9
74Gear score74
WiredConnectionWireless
50 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophoneFixed
2020Release year2019
≈ $100Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Cooler Master MH650 or SteelSeries Arctis 9 better?

Cooler Master MH650 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. SteelSeries Arctis 9 is wireless; Cooler Master MH650 is wired. Driver: Cooler Master MH650 leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis 9 is wireless; Cooler Master MH650 is wired.