Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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

Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 200 g 288 g Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than Skullcandy HESH 3 headphones.
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 22 hours 20 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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