Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Soundcore Space Q45. 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 Nova 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 19 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.1 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.8 cm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 292 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | PC/ABS | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Soundcore Space Q45 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Soundcore Space Q45 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Space Q45. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | 3% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 36 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 93 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Ceramic |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 20 - 8000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Soundcore Space Q45. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -36 dB | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 65 dB | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, call |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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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 charge cable - detachable - 60 cm Audio cable - detachable - 60 cm |
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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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| Features | ComfortMax System | Fast charge, Multipoint Pairing, LED indicator | |
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| Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 750 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 65 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 65 hours Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 4 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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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 | Soundcore Space Q45 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | SGS | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |