Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Poly Blackwire 3220. 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 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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| Series | - | 3200 Series | |
| Height | 20.14 cm | 17.8 cm | |
| Width | 17.97 cm | 15.5 cm | |
| Depth | 9.08 cm | 3.2 cm | |
| Weight | 295.8 g | 64 g | Poly Blackwire 3220 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire 3220 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 90 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 3220. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 3220. |
| Features | - | Echo cancelation, Dynamic EQ optimised | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
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| 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 | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, redial |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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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-A cable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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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 | Poly Blackwire 3220 |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
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| Software Certification | - | Skype Certified, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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