In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT. 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 SR30BT |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | - | 193 g | |
Colour | Black | Charcoal grey | |
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 SR30BT |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT 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 | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 5 - 35000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Max Input Power | - | 1500 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 99 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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Type | Boom | On-cable | |
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Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -44 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 70 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Charging Time | - | 4 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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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 SR30BT |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |