SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Adesso Xtream H5U

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Adesso Xtream H5U. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Adesso Xtream H5U Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Adesso Xtream H5U
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 200 g Adesso Xtream H5U are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Adesso Xtream H5U
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Adesso Xtream H5U.
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB +/- 3dB Adesso Xtream H5U have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Adesso Xtream H5U
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -40 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Adesso Xtream H5U
Controls - Volume control
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Adesso Xtream H5U
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length - 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Adesso Xtream H5U
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Adesso Xtream H5U
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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