SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
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
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories - Microphone windscreen
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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