Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 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

Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight - 253 g
Colour Midnight blue | White | Black -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam, cloth -
Headband Material Foam, leatherette, metal -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects Bass Boost, DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features ProSpecs glasses relief system -
MICROPHONE Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional 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
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Volume, microphone sensitivity selection Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type USB-C charge 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 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions Amplifier RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Amplifier battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 12 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories Turtle Beach sticker -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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