SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm 19.3 cm
Width 17.97 cm 18.4 cm
Depth 9.08 cm 8.7 cm
Weight 295.8 g 273 g CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - White
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO.
Sensitivity 98 dB 114 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -41 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 2dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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