Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | 17.3 cm | |
Width | 17.97 cm | 16.7 cm | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | 6 cm | |
Weight | 295.8 g | 142 g | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 100 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 91 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset microphone 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 | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable Headset cable - 3 m |
USB-C cable - 1.5 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.5 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
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Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |