Detailed comparison and review of Sony PULSE 3D 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 | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.1 cm | - | |
| Weight | 292 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Sony PULSE 3D headphones. |
| Colour | Midnight black | Black / white | - | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 3D Audio by Tempest 3D AudioTech | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 22000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm |
| MICROPHONE | Sony PULSE 3D | 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 | Yes | The microphones on both headphones 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 | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Controls | Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable USB-C charge 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 | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable | - | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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