SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Philips TAH8506. 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. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Series Gaming -
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight - 279 g
Colour Black Black | White
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8506 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Handset battery Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 28 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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