SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. AKG K72

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and AKG K72. 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. AKG K72 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K72
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 200 g AKG K72 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Matte black
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, computer Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K72
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG K72 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than AKG K72.
Max Input Power - 200 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB 112 dB AKG K72 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.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K72
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K72
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headphones cable - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K72
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K72
Included Accessories - 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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