SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Poly EncorePro 530D

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Poly EncorePro 530D. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Poly EncorePro 530D Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C, USB-A
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 22 g Poly EncorePro 530D are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Foam
Recommended Use Game console, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm SteelSeries Arctis 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 530D.
Features - SoundGuard Technology
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 530D microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Passive noise cancellation (PNC)
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 150 - 6800 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly EncorePro 530D.
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable - 89 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Features - Quick Disconnect, boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
TAA Compliant - Yes
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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