SteelSeries Arctis 3 review
May 25, 2020
SteelSeries Arctis 3 is a great model of gaming headphones with closed back cups, comfortable over e...
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What is the difference between SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X? Find out which is better and their overall performance in the headphones ranking. Based on our rating, Arctis 3 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for ATH-AD500X.
Advantages SteelSeries Arctis 3 over Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
- Built-in control buttons
Advantages Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X over SteelSeries Arctis 3
- Better low limit of frequency response: 5Hz vs 20Hz
- Better high limit of frequency response: 25KHz vs 22KHz
- Higher sensitivity: 100dB vs 98dB
- Less weight: 8.2oz vs 15oz
Common features
- Detachable cables
SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
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Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X review
Jun 09, 2020
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Common
Product
SteelSeries Arctis 3
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
Model
Arctis 3
ATH-AD500X
Brand
SteelSeries
Audio-Technica
Reviews
20300
2117
General
Wearing style
over ear
over ear
Enclosure
closed back
open back
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size, mm/inches
40/1.5
53/2
Impedance, Ohm
32
48
Frequency response, Hz
20Hz-22KHz
5Hz-25KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
3
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
98
100
Magnet type
neodymium
Weight (headphones), g/oz
425/15
235/8.2
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
300/9.8
300/9.8
Jack connection (TRS)
3.5
3.5
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
App control
Control functions
volume, microphone volume, microphone on/off
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
has not
has not
Bluetooth version
has not
has not
aptX
has not
has not
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
has not
has not
Bluetooth profiles
has not
has not
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
has not
has not
Battery life, hrs
has not
has not
Charging time, hrs
has not
has not
Charging port
has not
has not
Charging cable
has not
has not
Speed charge
has not
has not
Battery free listening mode
has not
has not
Battery level indicator
has not
has not
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
has not
has not
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating
- 6SteelSeries Arctis 3
- 7Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
The Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X is better headphones in this comparison. Check Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X price
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