SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. Jabra Elite 85h

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Jabra Elite 85h. 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. Jabra Elite 85h Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Jabra Elite 85h
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series Gaming -
Height - 22.5 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Weight - 296 g
Colour Black Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black
Body Material - Steel, PC/ABS
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Leatherette
Protection - Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer 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 Jabra Elite 85h
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable - Yes Jabra Elite 85h can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Jabra Elite 85h 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Jabra Elite 85h
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 13 - 8000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h.
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Jabra Elite 85h
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Jabra Elite 85h
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Jabra Elite 85h
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - On-ear detection
Additional Functions - SmartSound
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Jabra Elite 85h
Battery Type Handset battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 28 hour(s) 41 hour(s) Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Jabra Elite 85h
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Jabra Elite 85h
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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