SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Sennheiser SC 165 USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Sennheiser SC 165 USB. 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 SC 165 USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 98 g Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Black, white
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, computer Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Controls - Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
Cable Length - 2.262 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Sennheiser SC 165 USB
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, USB cable
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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