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SteelSeries Arctis 3 - All-Platform Gaming Headset - for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch - Black
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- Optimal PS5 compatibility requires user to change settings on Sony PS5 – disable Sony 3D Audio and then increase default volume to 100%
- Designed for everywhere you game, with superior sound, comfort and style on all gaming platforms, including pc, PlayStation, Xbox one, Nintendo switch via detachable 3.5 millimeter cables
- Widely recognized as the best mic in gaming, the discord certified clear cast microphone delivers studio quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation
- Sound is your competitive advantage with the s1 speaker drivers, engineered to produce ultra-low distortion audio so you hear every detail
- Play all day with athletics inspired performance fabric air weave ear cushions that keep your ears cool and dry
- Windows sonic spatial audio fully compatible with native surround sound built into windows 10 pcs and Xbox one consoles; Headphone sensitivity: 98 dB
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ARCTIS 3
The Best Headset for Everywhere You Game
Designed for everywhere you game, with remarkable sound, comfort and style on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, VR, PC, and mobile.
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Tuned to reveal every detail
The signature soundscape of Arctis emphasizes subtle, critical sounds to give you an advantage.
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ClearCast noise cancelling microphone
The Arctis ClearCast bidirectional microphone has superior noise cancellation and clarity.
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On-ear controls
Make easy adjustments on the fly with intuitive controls right on the headset.
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Premium woven ski goggle fabric
Constructed with strong, ultra-lightweight materials for maximum comfort and lifelong durability. Arctis 3 withstands everything you throw at it.
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Ski goggle suspension band
The exclusive ski goggle suspension headband perfectly and contours comfortably across your entire head, eliminating all pressure points.
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AirWeave ear cushions
Athletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions keep your ears cool and dry.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.93 x 7.08 x 3.58 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
ASIN | B07G12Z1HR |
Item model number | 61503 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #15,844 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #754 in PC Game Headsets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 28, 2018 |
Manufacturer | SteelSeries APS |
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Product Description
Arctic challenges everything you know about gaming headsets with completely overhauled audio, a new mic design with unmatched clarity, and improved comfort with materials inspired by athletic clothing. Arctic 3 brings pure performance and style without compromise.
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the performance of the headphones. They say they work great for gaming and even with glasses on. They are also satisfied with appearance, comfort, and value. However, some customers have reported issues with the mic quality. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, fit, and quality.
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Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the ear cup cushions feel good, the ear and head feels well planted, and the design is cool. The ear foam is soft and not poor quality. The ears do not get sore, and it fits comfortably into their hands.
"...big ol' head (like 'can't wear hats' big) and these headphones are comfortable and work extremely well...." Read more
"...The ear foam is soft and not poor quality. The sound is good with enough bass but not where it’s too loud for his ears...." Read more
"...He also said they are extremely comfortable. They are very reasonablely prices. I'm sold on this brand and so happy i decided to upgrade to them." Read more
"...This controller's design is cool and it fits comfortably into my hands as any Xbox controller would, however this one has a few extra buttons as..." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They mention that the microphone quality is fantastic for the price, and that they sound decent for the money. Some say that the headphones are suspiciously cheap, but sound really good.
"...Very acceptable for the price range...." Read more
"...So they broke, but they're still pretty great headphones for the price." Read more
"...They were junk right out of the box...." Read more
"...He also said they are extremely comfortable. They are very reasonablely prices. I'm sold on this brand and so happy i decided to upgrade to them." Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphones. For example, they mention that they work great for gaming, they work well even with glasses on, and they're perfect for Xbox. The mic works well and the headband gets the job done.
"...a little iffy on quality due to the lower price for these, but they work great! Sound is good, and they are lightweight and comfortable to wear." Read more
"...It also blocked out other background noises very well.- Mic: Works well and picks up my voice clearly (even when I forget to pull out the mic)...." Read more
"...for the plastic anchors on the side of the device are not very positive, and once removed once they barely hold on at all...." Read more
"...and they have not disappointed he wears them for gaming and they work great" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say the design is very minimalistic, and the color is nice. They also say the sound is very crisp and clear, and is very soft and nice on the ears. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and quality of the product.
"...In summary, great light-weight and sleek looking headphones for a kid or adult who wants to game for a decent amount of time, but doesn't need high..." Read more
"...They are comfortable and look great on him.His 8 years old and he’s been loving these from day one!..." Read more
"...This controller's design is cool and it fits comfortably into my hands as any Xbox controller would, however this one has a few extra buttons as..." Read more
"...It makes it feel cheap and fragile to me. Would have preferred they went with a threaded cord.The cord is kind of short...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good, and they are lightweight and comfortable to wear. They say the surround sound works beatifully, and the bass feels good. They also say that the headphones have excellent performance for directional audio, and have a lot of subtle audio customizations. However, others say that when they first tried them, no sound was coming through, the sound cancellation isn't the best, and that the mic doesn't sound good.
"...for my work and I can say that these SteelSeries headphones perform very well for sound, but not as much for noise cancelling...." Read more
"...single. cent. spent.Audio is amazing, and it comes with an application you can download that allows you to tweak the sound depending on..." Read more
"I wear these headphone for at least 8 hours a day. While they don't have any noise canceling, I do wear them in a super busy and loud environment..." Read more
"...lights, which is a big plus, and they have excellent performance for directional audio considering their price and driver configuration...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the price is very reasonable for good quality headphones, with a good build quality. They say the quality on PS5 is great, while on PC not so much. The mic is good quality and the sound is clear. However, others say that the quality in general just seems more flimsy, and the plastic is cheap. They also mention that it wouldn't be surprised if it fell apart after three months.
"...They are lightweight and deliver good quality and accurate highs, mids, and lows. Very acceptable for the price range...." Read more
"...My only complaints would be that, because its all plastic and feels a bit hard, I get worried about breaking it and try to use it as gently as I can...." Read more
"...The ear foam is soft and not poor quality. The sound is good with enough bass but not where it’s too loud for his ears...." Read more
"...The build quality is top-notch, with a perfect balance of durability and lightweight construction...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that it fits their head well, with comfortable earcups that fit just right. They say it's a perfect fit for people who wear glasses, and the elastic headband makes it sit well on their head. However, others say that the right side of the replacement headset fell off, the right speaker fell off numerous times, and that the left arm snapped out of place within a month.
"...Would have preferred they went with a threaded cord.The cord is kind of short...." Read more
"...It is smaller than some other headsets I’ve had so it actually fits my head which I love...." Read more
"...I finally managed to break it but it snapped in a different area than the very specific way they advise you to or risk voiding the warranty...." Read more
"...you might not find these comfortable, the ear cup diameter felt a bit too small for my liking. The ear cup cushions felt good, though...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mic quality of the headphones. They mention that the mic will just completely stop working, they have difficulty getting the microphone to work consistently, and it broke within a month of use. Some customers also report that the headphone jack doesn't work properly when running Windows 10. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...So they broke, but they're still pretty great headphones for the price." Read more
"...I bought this product in June 2021 and it broke early Oct 2021, one ear of the headset and mic no longer work...." Read more
"...from the earphone to the actual piece that goes on my head is somehow broken off." Read more
"...Retractable mic means you can use the headset as actual headphones for your phone or music device when not gaming and not look like a tool...." Read more
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I had to troubleshoot some PC issues for him (Epic Anti-Cheat not working with some other programs running in the background) and wore these headphones for about 30 minutes or so. I use higher dollar noise cancelling headphones for my work and I can say that these SteelSeries headphones perform very well for sound, but not as much for noise cancelling. Better than many noise cancelling earbuds (sub $80) and such, but exactly in line with what I would expect from over-ear headphones in this price range.
In summary, great light-weight and sleek looking headphones for a kid or adult who wants to game for a decent amount of time, but doesn't need high quality noise cancelling. Highly recommended by my kid gamer and this adult gamer.
Honestly, I never expected headphones to make such a big difference in experience. My first headset was a 25$-ish headset that broke, so I decided well, lets try something a bit better from a reputable brand, and ended up buying this one for 40$, and it is worth every. single. cent. spent.
Audio is amazing, and it comes with an application you can download that allows you to tweak the sound depending on your use. It did seem a bit overwhelming at first, but its actually fairly simple to use once you get to understand it a bit.
The headset does feel a little tight on the head, but so far its not uncomfortable to use for long periods of time, as long as you put it on right. Even while using glasses, this feels ok on the head. If you put it on wrong however, like I did when I first got it, it would be very uncomfortable and even painful.
My only complaints would be that, because its all plastic and feels a bit hard, I get worried about breaking it and try to use it as gently as I can. However, I have seen a Youtuber do a review of this headset and he stretches it beyond what my heart can handle without breaking, so there's that little bit of relief found there xD. The 2nd complaint is the short wire length. Would have loved having it be a bit longer, but its not bad.
Overall, my experience with it has been pretty well. So well that, despite the 2 complaints I listed above, I'd still be willing to give this a 5/5.
That said, the strap broke out of them today. The connections for the plastic anchors on the side of the device are not very positive, and once removed once they barely hold on at all. I never removed them before it broke, one just snapped off when I put the headphones on yesterday, but I found with the other that removal is pretty much a one-way process. It's a shame, and I might be upset except that the headphones without the strap work exactly as well as they do with it? Perhaps the clamp force of the headphones is sufficient to keep the bar off my giant head, so perhaps it would be worse for normal-headed people, though I also imagine the strap would break less quickly for those individuals.
So they broke, but they're still pretty great headphones for the price.
Bought it for my son because of a review I saw on YouTube and it was perfect!
The ear foam is soft and not poor quality. The sound is good with enough bass but not where it’s too loud for his ears. The mic comes out but can be pushed back in which for him is great!
They are comfortable and look great on him.
His 8 years old and he’s been loving these from day one!
Highly recommend for young kids.
Top reviews from other countries
Audio Quality - no need for a splitter/hub just a 3 ring jack that plugs straight in to my pc, i play valo and i hear perfectly fine, volume wheel on the set is a massive plus
Mic Quality - wasnt expecting much but my friends actually pointed out how clear and crisp my voice is on discord. They commented on its clarity in diff occasions. Just dl steelseries gg (which i alrdy have) and all u have to do is turn on noise suppression.
Comfort/Build - the headband was the real reason i got this, so comfy, the pull out mic goes back easily ive had no issues with it, the mute button is a godsend, the muffs are super soft, and its adjustable
Got this for $50 so if u consider all the features for that price it literally is a steal for ppl who dont want to drop $300 for quality headphones.
Pros:
-great mic
-good audio
-volume wheel/mute button
-soft headband/muffs
-retractable/adjustable mic
-single cord (also comes with splitter if needed)
Cons:
-the white colour is not as white, more light grey imo
Audio is great.
They are not leather/pleather or whatever, so they don't cancel noise as well, but that's okay (for me).)
I apparently have a large head, I can wear these for 8 hours or so without getting headaches or issues.
Microphone is good, no audio quality issues. The mic pushes up into the headphones when not in use, I fully expect this to fail at some point because it's mechanical (see extended warranty comment below)
They don't look bad - I wear them in business meetings and they are sleek and good looking. They're not giant boxes hanging off your head that make you look stupid.
I would highly recommend buying the additional warranty for 4 year warranty for the 12$ or whatever it is. Where the cord connects to the ear cuff will wear out over time and you'll start getting issues with sound cutting out in one cuff or another. This has been a pretty consistent experience of mine over the last 4 years, having replaced 3 pairs of these type of headphones.
Again, for 75$ or whatever, they are the best.
I use them with my Xbox Series S. I originally got a Turtle Beach set because they were cheap and well-rated but I couldn't wear them longer than 30 minutes. They were so painful to wear and caused my head and neck to experience pressure-related pain and throbbing. Granted, I have a pretty big head so maybe the TB ones are better suited for small heads.
I gave the Arctis 3 a try solely because of the "ski goggle" head band feature and I'm SO GLAD I did. I've worn them for multiple hours at a time and they're super comfy. They are a pretty loose fit and the ear cups are nice and cushy. The ski goggle band is the best thing ever. I love wearing these. I could wear them all day.
I'm not an audio snob by any means so I can't compare the sound and mic quality to anything but they fit my needs perfectly. I play a lot of Gears of War and can always hear every sound. Mic quality is also great and the retractable mic function is pretty handy for if you just want to listen to music and have the mic out of the way.
Overall, this was an awesome purchase and I love them so much. Hope this helps you make your decision.