In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Weight | - | 228 g | |
| Colour | Black | Mod white | True black | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Skullcandy HESH ANC 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) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice 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 Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <3% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 99.63 dB | Skullcandy HESH ANC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 99.63 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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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 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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