In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Skullcandy PLYR. 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 PLYR |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Height | - | 18.9 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.2 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.5 cm | |
| Weight | - | 315 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black digi hype | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| 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 PLYR |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Skullcandy PLYR 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) | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy PLYR. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in & removable boom | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy PLYR. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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