The SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless are good gaming headphones that also work with Bluetooth. This means that you can stream music from your phone while using the headphones wired to your console. They have a great microphone that sounds clear and full, which is great for online gaming.
This model is similar to the other Arctis headphones we’ve looked at so far. In terms of design, it’s almost the same as the SteelSeries Arctis 5 2019 Edition. Even though they don’t block out outside noise and feel a little plasticky, they are very versatile and work with almost every gaming platform. They also have a battery life of 42 hours, which is pretty good.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Specifications
- Type: Over-ear
- Enclosure: Closed-Back
- Wireless: Yes
- Transducer: Dynamic
- Weight: 0.65 lbs
- Clamping Force:1 lbs
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If you’ve seen the Arctis 5 and 7, you should have a good idea of what the Arctis 3 looks like. The headset is a black over-the-ear model with large ear cups and a flexible fabric headband. It is a medium size. The design is sleek and unobtrusive, so you could use the Arctis 3 on an aeroplane, train, or car without anyone giving you a second look.
In the back of the left ear cup is a volume wheel and a mic-mute button. In the front, there is a flexible microphone that can be pulled out of the way. The right ear cup doesn’t have anything, which makes me wonder if the volume wheel might have been better there. Still, there aren’t too many buttons, so the layout isn’t a big deal.
These headphones are just as comfortable as the other Arctis headsets. The soft padding on the cups feels good against the skin. Since the cups are wide and deep, they should fit most ears. Like most SteelSeries headphones we’ve looked at so far, the headband is an adjustable ski band that spreads the weight of the headset well. Some people, especially those with bigger heads, might find them a bit tight. Some people may feel the frame of the headset on the top of their head because you can only stretch the ski band so far.
Compared to our consumer target response curve, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3’s frequency response chart shows that the sub-bass and midrange aren’t as strong as they could be. The bass range and higher up in the treble range are also stronger than they should be. This frequency response works great for games, but it can make some kinds of music sound a little weird.