Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s 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

Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls 1-button remote Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type - Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type - Handset battery
Battery Life - 28 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories - 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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