SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. HP G2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and HP G2. 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. HP G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HP G2
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm 14.7 cm
Width 17.97 cm 16 cm
Depth 9.08 cm 5.5 cm
Weight 295.8 g 88 g HP G2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Shadow black
Recommended Use Game console, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 HP G2
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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 HP G2.
Sensitivity 98 dB 120 dB +/- 3dB HP G2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 HP G2
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling - Yes HP G2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 HP G2
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute, play/pause
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 HP G2
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 HP G2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HP G2
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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