In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | - | |
Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | - | |
Weight | 295.8 g | 360 g | SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional - 50 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -39 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 |
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Controls | - | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 |
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Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable Headset cable - 3 m |
USB cable - 2 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 |
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Additional Functions | - | Adjustable RGB lighting, touch panel |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 |
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Included Accessories | - | 2 ear cushions | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |