In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Poly Voyager Focus 2. 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 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Height | - | 18.2 cm | |
Width | - | 15.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 6.7 cm | |
Weight | - | 176 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 50 m | Poly Voyager Focus 2 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 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), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Voyager Focus 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Poly Voyager Focus 2. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Voyager Focus 2. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | Dynamic EQ optimised |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | MEMS-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6800 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Voyager Focus 2. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, ANC mode |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Micro-USB charging cable | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.5 m |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Additional Functions | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 560 mAh | |
Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 40 hours | Poly Voyager Focus 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 16 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 18 hours Continuous hearing (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous hearing (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 30 days | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (USB Type-A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Charging stand, charging cable, travel pouch, BT700 Bluetooth USB adapter | |
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Compatible Software | - | Microsoft Teams | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |