Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis 5. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | 19.685 cm | |
Width | 17.97 cm | 21.59 cm | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | 4.724 cm | |
Weight | 295.8 g | 363.1 g | SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
Colour | - | White | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -48 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | - | Mute function, retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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Controls | - | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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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 |
Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | - | 3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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Additional Functions | - | Adjustable RGB lighting |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis 5 |
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Included Accessories | - | USB ChatMix Dial | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |