SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset

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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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Type Boom Boom
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
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, game/chat balance
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
USB-C charge cable - 35.6 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Battery Type Handset battery Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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