SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. AKG N700NCM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and AKG N700NCM2. 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 N700NCM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG N700NCM2
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 277 g AKG N700NCM2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG N700NCM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
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 AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than AKG N700NCM2.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG N700NCM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG N700NCM2
Controls - Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG N700NCM2
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG N700NCM2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life - 23 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours
Continuous talk: up to 23 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG N700NCM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 AKG N700NCM2
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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