In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. 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 M50XBT |
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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 | - | 310 g | |
| Colour | Black | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 15 - 28000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 99 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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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 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Protective pouch | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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