In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Microsoft Xbox Wireless 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 Xbox Wireless Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | - | 312 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane leather | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, game/chat balance |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB-C charge cable - 35.6 cm | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset. |
Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |