SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console and Poly EncorePro 520V. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height - 6.7 cm
Width - 11.1 cm
Depth - 14.9 cm
Weight - 74 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Poly EncorePro 520V
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard DIGITAL
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 5.6 mm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Poly EncorePro 520V
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 20 - 16000 Hz Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Sensitivity -48 dB 40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Poly EncorePro 520V
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Poly EncorePro 520V
Cable Type Headphones 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 78.5 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Poly EncorePro 520V
Features - Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Poly EncorePro 520V
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Poly EncorePro 520V
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - 2 years
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