In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Razer BlackShark V2. 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 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Weight | - | 262 g | |
| Colour | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | FlowKnit memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | THX Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB | Razer BlackShark V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -42 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume control, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.8 m |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | - | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | USB sound card | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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