In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC. 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 Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Series | - | Voyager Surround 80 series | |
Height | - | 18.1 cm | |
Width | - | 19.1 cm | |
Depth | - | 7.7 cm | |
Weight | 253 g | 275 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 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) | - | 30 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Over ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | 36 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-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 | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | -37 dB | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 10 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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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 |
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FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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Features | ComfortMax System | - | |
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Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 24 hours | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk: up to 21 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 1 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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Connector Type | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly Voyager Surround 80-M UC |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, USB charging cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Supported Host Device OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows |