In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. 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 7 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | - | Gaming | |
Height | 19.7 cm | - | |
Width | 17.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.1 cm | - | |
Weight | 353 g | - | |
Colour | White | Black | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
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 | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | 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 7 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -48 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Handset battery | |
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Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | 28 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 7. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |