SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Microsoft Surface Headphones. 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. Microsoft Surface Headphones Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Surface Headphones
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series Gaming -
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight - 290.3 g
Colour Black Light grey
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Surface Headphones
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Surface Headphones
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 Microsoft Surface Headphones
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Surface Headphones
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Surface Headphones
Intelligent Assistant - Cortana
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Surface Headphones
Battery Type Handset battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 28 hour(s) 15 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones.
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Surface Headphones
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Surface Headphones
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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