In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. 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 Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 253 g | 280 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm | |
| Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Ultra-soft memory foam | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | THX Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 100 dB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Impedance | 36 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium | |
| Features | - | Razer HyperSpeed Wireless |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | Razer HyperClear | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour | Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.8 m |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Features | ComfortMax System | Bendable microphone arm | |
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| Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 70 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Connector Type | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Compatibility | - | Windows | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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