SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Sennheiser HD 559

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Sennheiser HD 559. 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. Sennheiser HD 559 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 559
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Series - HD 5
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g -
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Game console, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 559
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 14 - 26000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 98 dB 108 dB/Vrms Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 559
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 559
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 559
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 559
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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