SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

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In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. 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.

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SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Series Gaming -
Height - 19.1 cm
Width - 17.8 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 255 g
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 9 m SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
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 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% 3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Battery Type Handset battery Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 28 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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