In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC. 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 Surround 80 UC |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Series | Gaming | Voyager Surround 80 series | |
Height | - | 18.1 cm | |
Width | - | 19.1 cm | |
Depth | - | 7.7 cm | |
Weight | - | 275 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 30 m | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC 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), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
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 Surround 80 UC. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6800 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -37 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Features | - | In-call LED indicator, touch control, Smart Sensor Technology |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1100 mAh | |
Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 24 hours | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous talk: up to 21 hours Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk (with 15 min charge): up to 10 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 21 days | |
Charging Time | - | 1 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charge cable | |
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Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |