Razer BlackShark V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer BlackShark V2 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console. 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

Razer BlackShark V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 262 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material FlowKnit memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 100 dB 98 dB Razer BlackShark V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm -
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium -
MICROPHONE Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -42 dB -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Cable Type Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.8 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Included Accessories USB sound card -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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