SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7x

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis 7x. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 7x Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g -
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7x.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 7x microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7x.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Charging cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Included Accessories - Wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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