SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

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In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition 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.

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SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C
Height 21 cm -
Width 21.5 cm -
Depth 9 cm -
Weight 313 g 280 g Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm
Earpad Material - Ultra-soft memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition 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 Console Edition Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Features - Bendable microphone arm
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 70 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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