Name: Arctis 3
Brand: SteelSeries
SKU: 68746
Rating: 3.8 (120 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

great wearing comfort
good sound quality
Bluetooth pairing is quick and easy

does not feel cheap at all
depth inside the earpads a bit shallow
missing midrange is just so annoying and makes all sounds unnatural

Channels: 7.1
Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: , 98 dB
Frequency range: 20, 22000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

SteelSeries Arctis 3 - Pros & Cons

great wearing comfort
good sound quality
Bluetooth pairing is quick and easy
the mic is great
the best in gaming
low and mid-range are surprisingly good in the Arctis
auto-pivot design
The headband is incredibly flexible to provide a snug fit
excellent
well-rounded performance in the sound department
the setup was quick and easy
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Build quality Arctis 3 build quality is very good
noise-to-signal ratio is good
sound quality is good
The buttons are easy to differentiate and easy to use
Very comfortable for long gaming sessions Affordable price
The sound in gaming is very clear and spacious
good sound quality and their microphone have an excellent recording quality
decent bass
fairly well-balanced mid-range
SteelSeries Arctis 3 are good for neutral listening
They also have amazing battery life and are quite comfortable
This headband is also reasonably flexible
Directional audio was satisfactory
control scheme is also more complete and is noticeably easier to use
The audio quality is also extremely balanced
allows customization and great control options
The headband feels nice and sturdy
Bluetooth compatible for you to use with your phone
a great microphone that sounds clear and full-bodied
Their boom mic also offers a better overall performance
a nice premium look and feel to the headset
The microphone arm is flexible and bends easily so you can position
very comfortable
lightweight
great sounding
a very lightweight and comfortable fit
Voice work
sound effects and music all balanced out pretty well
Sound and microphone are both good
Arctis 3 delivered a solid sound experience
Arctis 3 are an excellent option for the price
high-quality sound
good sound quality for a decent price
fit perfectly well every time
they sound pretty great
great design
top-level comfort
and good sound quality
sound was rich and full of vigor
The comfort and overall design is exceptional
and wireless capabilities is a great option and works very well
Microphone performance is excellent
great audio performance with the added bonus of being quite portable
easy to use and very comfortable
the overall wearing experience is quite good
best and most authentic information about gaming peripherals
sound details are very friendly to FPS players
are relatively wide and have a good wrapping feeling
Proper bass processing makes gunshots and explosions clearer

does not feel cheap at all
depth inside the earpads a bit shallow
missing midrange is just so annoying and makes all sounds unnatural
It may not display this or other websites correctly
is diffuse and has rather poor sound localization
Accidental taps on headphones are very audible to person wearing the headphones
mute button is not active when it is pressed in headset
mic will be muted when button is pressed in
User guide is not in the box
Lacks customization options via software support
headband on either side is a metal loop
The headband itself has some shortcomings in terms of durability
they tend to be a bit light on the bass end of the spectrum
wouldn't offer any software options
headband construction is frail
The audio software is a bit complicated to use
The audio detail is somewhat lacking and could have been a bit crisper
The microphone mute switch is a little hard to find at first
not the most rugged or comfortable headset in the world
busy music like Of Montreal gets muddy
hinges feel like they may give out with too strong a twist
Bluetooth audio is a bit flat
feel soft on my skin
the design is not perfect
the sound is not clean and natural at all
the sound lacks punches at low frequencies
the clamp on the headset could be slightly tighter
the audio signal was somewhat flatter than when it was being used in wired mode
prices may not be accurate
Bluetooth wireless can suffer from interference however
Bluetooth option a little expensive for my tastes
the microphone mute button takes a little getting used to
Arctis 3 Bluetooth Your browser does not support HTML5 video playback
headphones don t become too warm on your ears either
does not have an external sound card
there is no RGB light
limited options on everything but PC
headset manufacturers pay too much attention to bass rendering

SteelSeries Arctis 3 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	295.8 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

SteelSeries - Video Reviews (9)

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SteelSeries Arctis 3 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Neodymium

Depth	3.57 in
Height	7.93 in
Weight	10.43 oz

Microphone type	Boom microphone
Microphone sensitivity	-48.0 dB
Microphone frequency	100 - 10000
Microphone direction type	Omnidirectional Bidirectional

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Volume
Carrying case	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,White Blue Grey Red White
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Foldable	yes

Channels	7.1
Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 98
Frequency range	20 - 22000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	3.0 %
Simulated surround sound	yes

Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	no
Wireless range	12
Type of connector	3.5mm USB
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

Battery operated	no

SteelSeries Arctis 3 - Q&A (16)

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merlin
over 1 year ago
Is SteelSeries Arctis 3 wireless?
von_reynolds
about 1 year ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Arctis 3 are wireless headphones which communicate via Bluetooth.
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cinderella_kuhlman
over 1 year ago
Can you use the SteelSeries Arctis 3 on PC?
wen
about 1 year ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Arctis 3 can be used with a variety of devices including PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
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arlie.labadie
over 1 year ago
Is Steelseries Arctis 3 good?
coy
about 1 year ago
It depends what are your expectations and how much do you want to spend. IMO The SteelSeries Arctis 3 is a good headset, but it's not a great headset; that honour is reserved for the Arctis 5 and 7. It's one of the better options in its price range, but its software setup and just-pretty good music performance hold it back.
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laverne
over 1 year ago
Does the SteelSeries Arctis 3 have software?
sidney.ebert
about 1 year ago
Yes, to fully avail all the functionalities of your SteelSeries Arctis 3, download the relevant software from the official website.
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katia
over 1 year ago
Does the Steel Series Arctis 3 light up?
ahmad
about 1 year ago
The SteelSeries Arctis 3 does not have light-up ear cups, but this does make sense as a way to save money. Like the Arctis 5, on the left ear cup you'll find audio inputs, a volume wheel, and a microphone mute button.
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lyndsey_heller
over 1 year ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth have Surround Sound?
laverne
about 1 year ago
Yes, using the SteelSeries Engine 3, the Arctis 3 Bluetooth supports virtual surround sound, but it isn't that great.
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nerissa_oberbrunner
over 1 year ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 3 have Surround Sound?
palmer_fritsch
about 1 year ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Arcits 3 have Surround Sound
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esteban
over 1 year ago
Does the Steel Series Arctis 3 have bluetooth?
nanci.klein
about 1 year ago
You can of course connect it through Bluetooth, but it can be also connected to a Switch, PS4, Xbox, and PC via the 3.5mm cable while simultaneously mixing in VoIP chat, phone calls.
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anika.nitzsche
over 1 year ago
Is steelseries arctis 3 surround sound?
alexis
about 1 year ago
Yes, 7.1 surround sound.
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pearl
over 1 year ago
Is Steelseries Arctis 3 good for music?
reed
about 1 year ago
I use Arctis 3 for music almost everyday and I'm very happy with a sound quality.
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cliff
over 1 year ago
Does Steelseries Arctis 3 work on PS5?
kendall_padberg
about 1 year ago
Yes! Your headset will work with the PS5's built-in 3D audio if it connects to either the controller or console via a 3.5mm jack or USB, respectively.
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carlee
over 1 year ago
Does the Steel Series Arctis 3 work on PC?
tiffany_hettinger
about 1 year ago
Yes, of course! The Arctis 3 is compatible with all major gaming platforms, including PC, PS4, Xbox, and Switch. It's compatible using the included 4-pole 3.5mm cable and dual 3.5mm extension cable.
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luke
over 1 year ago
What is the difference between SteelSeries Arctis 1 and 3?
sherill
about 1 year ago
The SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless are better gaming headphones than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. Although their sound quality is similar, the Arctis 3 are better built and feel slightly more comfortable when worn.
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mollie
over 1 year ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 3 have RGB lighting?
wanda.heller
about 1 year ago
No, the SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones do not have RGB lighting.
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beau.beer
over 1 year ago
Does the Steelseries Arctis 3 work on PS4?
errol
about 1 year ago
Yes, it is. The Arctis 3 Console Edition comes with a 4-pole, 3.5mm cable, which makes it compatible with major video game consoles including the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox ONE (via a controller adapter or newer controller with a 3.5mm jack).
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jacinto
over 1 year ago
Does steelseries arctis 3 work with xbox one?
sidney.ebert
about 1 year ago
Yes, it is. The Arctis 3 Console Edition comes with a 4-pole, 3.5mm cable, which makes it compatible with major video game consoles including the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox ONE (via a controller adapter or newer controller with a 3.5mm jack).
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SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.1

Based on 9 reviews

SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Gaming Headset Review

TweakTown

Published: 30.07.2020

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Gaming Headset Review

4.7

SteelSeries has created a gaming headset in the Arctis 3 Bluetooth that fits almost any situation, but is it worth the $99 price?

SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth review

TechRadar

Published: 16.11.2018

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth review

3.5

Not perfect, but incredibly versatile

SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 3 gaming headset review

Headphone Review

Published: 07.11.2017

SteelSeries Arctis 3 gaming headset review

4.2

SteelSeries is a growing force in the gaming headset world, but can its cheapest headset, the SteelSeries Arctis 3, live up to the name?

SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Review: Solid Performance, Inviting Price

Tom's Guide

Published: 07.06.2019

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Review: Solid Performance, Inviting Price

4.0

The Arctis 3 is a perfectly good headset, offering high-quality sound for both gaming and music, along with a comfortable fit.

SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 30.05.2019

SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless Review

3.7

The SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless are good gaming headphones that are also Bluetooth-compatible, which means you can stream music from your phone wh...

TechPowerUp

Published: 15.10.2021

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Review

4.0

The SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth is a versatile gaming headset. Adding Bluetooth to the regular 3.5-mm analog connectivity, it can be used for Discord and other VoIP apps regardless of the platform you're gaming on. You can hold phone calls without interrupting the gameplay, too!

SteelSeries Arctis 3 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Gaming Headset Review - Analog Headset with Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound

techwalls.com

Published: 18.04.2017

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Gaming Headset Review - Analog Headset with Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound

3.8

I tested the most expensive wireless Arctis 7 a few months ago but I was not really satisfied with its quality. The SteelSeries Arctis 3 is just half the price and somehow, it is a lot more convincing