SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. JBL Quantum 100X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and JBL Quantum 100X. 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. JBL Quantum 100X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 JBL Quantum 100X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm 20.7 cm
Width 17.97 cm 14.2 cm
Depth 9.08 cm 7 cm
Weight 295.8 g 220 g JBL Quantum 100X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 JBL Quantum 100X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100X.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 100X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 JBL Quantum 100X
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 JBL Quantum 100X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 JBL Quantum 100X
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 JBL Quantum 100X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 JBL Quantum 100X
Included Accessories - Wind shield
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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