SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Razer BlackShark V2 X. 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 BlackShark V2 X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 240 g Razer BlackShark V2 X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - White | Razer green | Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo 7.1 channel surround
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 X have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Razer HyperClear
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 -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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