SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ. 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. beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g -
Recommended Use Game console, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 80 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Hypercardioid
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm 200 Ohm
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Included Accessories - Neutrik NC3MX XLR 3-pin microphone adapter, NPC3C 3-pole A-gauge jack headphone adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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