SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C
Series Gaming -
Weight - 280 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Ultra-soft memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed 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 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Razer HyperClear
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.8 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Features - Bendable microphone arm
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Battery Type Handset battery Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 28 hour(s) 70 hour(s) Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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