Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. 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 9 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 200 g -
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Design - Games
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
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 9 Wireless
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 22 hours 20 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
WIRELESS LINK Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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