Gigabyte XH300 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte XH300 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte XH300 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte XH300 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 275 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Gigabyte XH300 headphones.
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Cloth -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Gigabyte XH300 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Gigabyte XH300.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 114 dB 93 dB Gigabyte XH300 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Gigabyte XH300 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Gigabyte XH300 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-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 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -44 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Gigabyte XH300 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Gigabyte XH300 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
Cable Length 1.8 m -
FEATURES Gigabyte XH300 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Gigabyte XH300 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (power only) (4 pin USB Type A (power only))
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Gigabyte XH300 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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