In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. 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 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Height | - | 17.3 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.7 cm | |
| Depth | - | 6 cm | |
| Weight | - | 142 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| 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 | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 100 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 91 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB-C cable - 1.5 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.5 m |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | - | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | - | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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