Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Microsoft Modern USB Headset. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | 17.3 cm | |
Width | 17.97 cm | 16.7 cm | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | 6 cm | |
Weight | 295.8 g | 142 g | Microsoft Modern USB Headset are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 100 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB Headset. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 91 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB Headset. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Modern USB Headset 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 | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable Headset cable - 3 m |
USB cable | |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
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Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |