Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis Pro 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | - | |
Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | - | |
Weight | 295.8 g | - | |
Colour | - | White | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 102 dB | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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 | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2.2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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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 |
Audio cable - detachable USB cable - detachable TOS Link cable - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery | |
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Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Included Accessories | - | Wireless transmitter, microphone windscreen, micro-USB charging cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |