SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. August EP650

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and August EP650. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. August EP650 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth August EP650
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series Gaming -
Height - 17.66 cm
Width - 18.86 cm
Depth - 7.1 cm
Weight - 235 g
Colour Black Gold
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth August EP650
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable - Yes August EP650 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 60 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than August EP650.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% 1% August EP650 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm August EP650 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 85 dB
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth August EP650
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth August EP650
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth August EP650
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth August EP650
Battery Type Handset battery Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 220 mAh
Battery Life 28 hour(s) 10 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the August EP650.
Standby Time - 720 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth August EP650
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth August EP650
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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