SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height 20.14 cm 19.1 cm
Width 17.97 cm 17.8 cm
Depth 9.08 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 295.8 g 255 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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