SteelSeries Siberia 840 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Siberia 840 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
FEATURES SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1000 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 -
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset
Headphones
USB
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories Transmitter unit, 4 power plug adapters, 2 battery packs, mobile cable, chat cable -
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3 -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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