In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and JBL JR 460NC. 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 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | - | 200 g | |
Colour | Black | Pink | White | |
Design | - | Kids | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL JR 460NC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | JBL JR 460NC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL JR 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
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 JBL JR 460NC. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 92 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth have a thicker diaphragm than JBL JR 460NC. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL JR 460NC |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -27 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL JR 460NC |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL JR 460NC |
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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 Headphones cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL JR 460NC |
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Features | - | Safe Sound |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL JR 460NC |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 450 mAh | |
Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | JBL JR 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL JR 460NC |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL JR 460NC |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |