SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Sennheiser HD 598SR. 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. Sennheiser HD 598SR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g -
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, computer Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 38500 Hz Sennheiser HD 598SR offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.1%
Sensitivity 98 dB 112 dB Sennheiser HD 598SR have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Type Boom On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Controls - Push to Talk (PTT)
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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