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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 X |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 X |
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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 |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 X |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 X |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |