Sennheiser HD 559 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 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 559 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 Gaming
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 3% Sennheiser HD 559 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 559.
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 98 dB Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type - Handset battery
Battery Life - 28 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 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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