In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and AKG N700NCM2. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | AKG N700NCM2 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | - | 277 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | AKG N700NCM2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | AKG N700NCM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than AKG N700NCM2. |
Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | AKG N700NCM2 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | AKG N700NCM2 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Answer/end, 1-button remote |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | AKG N700NCM2 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Charging cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | AKG N700NCM2 |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 800 mAh | |
Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 23 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N700NCM2. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours Continuous talk: up to 23 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | AKG N700NCM2 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Bluetooth USB (power only) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | AKG N700NCM2 |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |