In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT. 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 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Colour | Black | Slate | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 18 m | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | aptX HD | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 109 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| 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 | -42 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 2dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2.2 kOhm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT. |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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