SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones

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In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition 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 Console Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 21 cm 20.4 cm
Width 21.5 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 9 cm 4.8 cm
Weight 313 g 290.3 g Microsoft Surface Headphones are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition headphones.
Colour - Light grey
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition 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
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition 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 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones
Controls - Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones
Intelligent Assistant - Cortana
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones
Connector Type Headphones (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 Console Edition Microsoft Surface Headphones
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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