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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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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 |