SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console and Philips TAH8506. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight - 279 g
Colour Black Black | White
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories - Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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