In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and JBL Quantum 100X. 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 Quantum 100X |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Height | - | 20.7 cm | |
Width | - | 14.2 cm | |
Depth | - | 7 cm | |
Weight | - | 220 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL Quantum 100X |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
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 | Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100X. |
Max Input Power | - | 20 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 96 dB/mW | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 100X. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL Quantum 100X |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-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 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Mute function |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL Quantum 100X |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL Quantum 100X |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL Quantum 100X |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | - | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL Quantum 100X |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | JBL Quantum 100X |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Wind shield | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |