SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 21 cm
Width 21.59 cm 21.5 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 9 cm
Weight 363.1 g 313 g SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 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% <3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
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 -48 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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