In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | - | |
Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | - | |
Weight | 295.8 g | - | |
Colour | - | Black | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox 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 for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 44 hour(s) | |
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 for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox |
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Included Accessories | - | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |