In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Poly Voyager Focus B825. 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 B825 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Height | - | 7 cm | |
Width | - | 18.3 cm | |
Depth | - | 16 cm | |
Weight | - | 155 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 30 m | Poly Voyager Focus B825 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus B825 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Voyager Focus B825 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 B825. |
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 B825. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 8 | Poly Voyager Focus B825 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | Smart Sensor Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus B825 |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | MEMS-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6700 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Voyager Focus B825. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus B825 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus B825 |
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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 | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus B825 |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 325 mAh | |
Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly Voyager Focus B825. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (AAC, active noise-cancelling on): up to 12 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 12 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 15 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus B825 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Focus B825 |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Travel pouch, BT700 Bluetooth USB adapter | |
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Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business | |
TAA Compliant | - | Yes | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |