Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Poly Voyager Focus 2. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Height | - | 18.2 cm | |
Width | - | 15.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 6.7 cm | |
Weight | 253 g | 176 g | Poly Voyager Focus 2 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 | Portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 50 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Voyager Focus 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Poly Voyager Focus 2. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
Impedance | 36 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Voyager Focus 2. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | Dynamic EQ optimised |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | MEMS-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6800 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Voyager Focus 2. |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, ANC mode |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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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 |
Micro-USB charging cable | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.5 m |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Features | ComfortMax System | - | |
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Additional Functions | RGB lighting | SoundGuard DIGITAL |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 560 mAh | |
Battery Life | - | 40 hours | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 16 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 18 hours Continuous hearing (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous hearing (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 30 days | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Connector Type | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (USB Type-A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 |
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Included Accessories | - | Charging stand, charging cable, travel pouch, BT700 Bluetooth USB adapter | |
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Compatible Software | - | Microsoft Teams | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Supported Host Device OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11 | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |