Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20.14 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 17.97 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 9.08 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 295.8 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
| Colour | - | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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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 |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
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