In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Sony PULSE Elite. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 20.14 cm | - | |
| Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.08 cm | - | |
| Weight | 295.8 g | - | |
| Colour | - | White | |
| Earpad Material | - | Plush | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | - | Planar magnetic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / PlayStation Link | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony PULSE Elite microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI-enhanced noise rejection | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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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 cable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 30 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Included Accessories | - | Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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