In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Mpow HC5. 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 | Mpow HC5 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Weight | - | 139 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Headband Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 15 m | Mpow HC5 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Mpow HC5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Mpow HC5 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) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Mpow HC5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Mpow HC5 |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Mpow HC5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | cVc 8.0 (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Mpow HC5 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, on/off, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Mpow HC5 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Mpow HC5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Mpow HC5 |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Mpow HC5. |
| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Mpow HC5 |
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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 | Mpow HC5 |
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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 | Limited warranty - money back guarantee - 60 days |
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