In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Sony PULSE Elite. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Colour | Black | White | |
Earpad Material | - | Plush | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Planar magnetic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / PlayStation Link | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony PULSE Elite microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI-enhanced noise rejection | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB cable | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sony PULSE Elite lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |