SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Razer Barracuda

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Razer Barracuda. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Razer Barracuda Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 300 g SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda.
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Barracuda have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional, beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Barracuda 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
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
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Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 40 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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