In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Poly Voyager Surround 85. 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 85 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - 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 | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 30 m | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Over ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 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 85 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adjustable noise cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 85 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 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly Voyager Surround 85 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -37 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 10 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 24 hours | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly Voyager Surround 85. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk: up to 21 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 1 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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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 Surround 85 |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter | |
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| Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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