Detailed comparison and review of LucidSound LS30 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 188 g | 253 g | LucidSound LS30 are lighter than LucidSound LS30 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Open | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than LucidSound LS30. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB | 93 dB | LucidSound LS30 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | LucidSound LS30 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| MICROPHONE | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable Audio (optical) cable Audio cable |
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| FEATURES | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Connector Type | Audio input Audio line-in (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | LucidSound LS30 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Boom microphone | - | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |