Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 98 g | 253 g | Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Sennheiser SC 165 USB headphones. |
| Colour | Black, white | - | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | EPOS Voice | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | 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 | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable USB cable - detachable |
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 |
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| Cable Length | 2.262 m | - |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | EPOS ActiveGard | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Connector Type | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, USB cable | - | |
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| Software Certification | Certified for Skype for Business | - | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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