Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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 Prime |
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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 | - | |
Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | - | |
Weight | 295.8 g | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Leather-like | |
Headband Material | - | Aluminium, steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 92 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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 | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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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 |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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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 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Included Accessories | - | Microphone windscreen | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |