In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Audio-Technica ATH G1WL. 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 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | - | 297 g | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Receiver: 5.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 1 cm / 9 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 12 m | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 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) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 5 - 40000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 101 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 45 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | - | Condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Hypercardioid | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 30 - 20000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -43 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, surround on/off, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB charge cable - detachable - 2 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH G1WL. |
Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) |
WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Modulation Type | - | AFH | |
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Radio Transmitter Power | - | 12.5 mW | |
Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.404 - 2.476GHz |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Wind screen, 2 earpads, USB wireless receiver | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |