Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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 Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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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 | 517 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 Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 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 Wireless. |
| 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 Wireless |
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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 Wireless microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm |
| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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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 | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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| Included Accessories | - | 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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