In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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 Console Edition | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 21 cm | - | |
Width | 21.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 9 cm | - | |
Weight | 313 g | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Leather-like | |
Headband Material | - | Aluminium, steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <1% | SteelSeries Arctis Prime have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 92 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | - | 40 mm |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Included Accessories | - | Microphone windscreen | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |