Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Siberia 840 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Weight | 318 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Siberia 840 headphones. |
Colour | Glossy, matte black | - | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Recommended Use | Game console, phone, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Siberia 840. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 100 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Siberia 840 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | 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 | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | -44 dB | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | Audio (optical) cable USB cable RCA cable Audio cable |
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 Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Capacity | 1000 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset Headphones USB |
USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | Transmitter unit, 4 power plug adapters, 2 battery packs, mobile cable, chat cable | - | |
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Software Included | SteelSeries Engine 3 | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |