Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Weight 185 g -
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 98 dB Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Impedance 35 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Handset battery
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 28 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories Carrying pouch 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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