SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

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Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight - 517 g
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
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
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories - 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
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 - 1 year
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