SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 vs. Poly EncorePro 320

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Poly EncorePro 320. 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 Nova 3 vs. Poly EncorePro 320 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 320
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-C Headset - wired - USB-C
Series - EncorePro 300 series
Height - 6.7 cm
Width - 11.1 cm
Depth - 14.9 cm
Weight 253 g 74 g Poly EncorePro 320 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 320
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Poly EncorePro 320.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1% -
Sensitivity 93 dB -
Impedance 36 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 5.6 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 320.
Features - SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 320
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation Passive noise cancellation (PNC)
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 35 - 21000 Hz Poly EncorePro 320 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Sensitivity -38 dB 40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 53 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 320
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 320
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headset cable - 2.19 m
Cable Length - 2.19 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 320
Features ComfortMax System Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 320
Connector Type USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 320
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Supported Host Device OS Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later macOS, Windows
TAA Compliant - Yes
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