Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and SteelSeries Arctis 3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.14 cm
Width - 17.97 cm
Depth - 9.08 cm
Weight - 295.8 g
Colour Black | White -
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 98 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 3
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 3
Controls 3-button remote -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 3
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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