SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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 vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 20.14 cm 18.6 cm
Width 17.97 cm 18 cm
Depth 9.08 cm 5.1 cm
Weight 295.8 g 215 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Game console, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls - Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life - 45 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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