SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and EPOS H3PRO 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
Series Gaming -
Height - 17.6 cm
Width - 18.3 cm
Depth - 9 cm
Weight - 308 g
Colour Black White | Sebring black | Green
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 20 m EPOS H3PRO Hybrid have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 H3PRO 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) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS H3PRO Hybrid are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 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 H3PRO Hybrid.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% 0.35% EPOS H3PRO Hybrid have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB EPOS H3PRO 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 H3PRO Hybrid
Form Factor - Built-in & removable boom
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 H3PRO Hybrid.
Sensitivity -48 dB -20 dBFS/Pa
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Headset cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m
USB extension cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Battery Type Handset battery Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 28 hour(s) 38 hour(s) EPOS H3PRO Hybrid lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 18.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise canceling OFF / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / low-latency dongle): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 27 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter USB dongle, USB extension cable, headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, cover plate
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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