SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. AKG K812

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and AKG K812. 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 vs. AKG K812 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K812
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 390 g SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Game console, computer Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K812
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 54000 Hz AKG K812 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Max Input Power - 300 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB 110 dB AKG K812 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm AKG K812 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K812
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K812
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG K812
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 K812
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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