SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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 Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Leather-like
Headband Material - Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <1% SteelSeries Arctis Prime have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Sensitivity 98 dB 92 dB SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones 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 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Prime
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
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
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories - Microphone windscreen
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
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