Afterglow AG9 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Afterglow AG9 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Afterglow AG9 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Afterglow AG9 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headset - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Afterglow AG9 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Afterglow AG9 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
MICROPHONE Afterglow AG9 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Afterglow AG9 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Afterglow AG9 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Afterglow AG9 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Handset battery
Battery Life 16 hours 28 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Afterglow AG9.
Charging Time 2.5 hours -
CONNECTIONS Afterglow AG9 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Afterglow AG9 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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