Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 Pro |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired | |
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| Height | 20.14 cm | 19.3 cm | |
| Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.08 cm | 8.74 cm | |
| Weight | 295.8 g | 458 g | SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | 360° Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm |
| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 |
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 Pro |
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| Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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| Included Accessories | - | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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