SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

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In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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 Console Edition vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 21 cm -
Width 21.5 cm -
Depth 9 cm -
Weight 313 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition headphones.
Colour - Black | White
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <1% SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition.
Sensitivity 98 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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