SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND. 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. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
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 SURROUND 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 SURROUND
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND.
Sensitivity 98 dB 114 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
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 SURROUND
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
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Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
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 SURROUND
Included Accessories - 7.1 surround USB adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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