JBL Quantum 800 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Quantum 800 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

JBL Quantum 800 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 410 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than JBL Quantum 800 headphones.
Colour Black -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - JBL Quantum 800 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz JBL Quantum 800 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 95 dB 93 dB JBL Quantum 800 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 93 dB -
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm JBL Quantum 800 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Features JBL Quantum SURROUND -
MICROPHONE JBL Quantum 800 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
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type Audio cable 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
FEATURES JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features QuantumSOUND Signature ComfortMax System
Additional Functions LED backlight RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1300 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Modulation Type GFSK, DQPSK -
CONNECTIONS JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JBL Quantum 800 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories Wind shield, USB dongle -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support 1-year warranty -
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