Philips SHB3165BK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK 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

Philips SHB3165BK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Height 16 cm -
Width 15.5 cm -
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 146 g -
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Philips SHB3165BK have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB3165BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips SHB3165BK offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 106 dB 98 dB Philips SHB3165BK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type USB charge cable Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Handset battery
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 28 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
Standby Time 200 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type USB Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories - 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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