In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and EPOS H3 Hybrid. 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 | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | - | 298 g | |
Colour | Black | Ghost white | Onyx black | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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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, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | EPOS H3 Hybrid 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) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than EPOS H3 Hybrid. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | 0.5% | EPOS H3 Hybrid have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 116 dB | EPOS H3 Hybrid have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in & removable boom | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 7500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS H3 Hybrid. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 37 hour(s) | EPOS H3 Hybrid lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | EPOS H3 Hybrid |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Cover plate | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |