Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 180 g 253 g Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT headphones.
Colour Black | Brown-grey -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Noise Isolating Yes - Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW 93 dB Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional 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 50 - 4000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT.
Sensitivity -40 dB -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Volume Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
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
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Life 25 hour(s) -
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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