SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

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In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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 Console Edition vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 21 cm 18.9 cm
Width 21.5 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 9 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 313 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 3.05 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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