In depth comparison and review of August EP650B 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 | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | - | Gaming | |
Height | 17.66 cm | - | |
Width | 18.86 cm | - | |
Depth | 7.1 cm | - | |
Weight | 235 g | - | |
Colour | - | Black | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | 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 | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Foldable | Yes | - | August EP650B can be folded. |
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) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 60 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than August EP650B. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | 3% | August EP650B have lower total harmonic distortion than August EP650B. |
Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | August EP650B have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 85 dB | - | |
Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
MICROPHONE | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -48 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Handset battery | |
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Battery Capacity | 220 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 10 hour(s) | 28 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the August EP650B. |
Standby Time | 720 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Included Accessories | - | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |