In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Weight | - | 307 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | - | Wear detection |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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