SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 880
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 290 g beyerdynamic DT 880 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, computer -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Semi-open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 880 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 32 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 880
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 880
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 -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 beyerdynamic DT 880
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 beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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