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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 vs Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
7.2
/ 10
Over-earMid range
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless
6.0
/ 10
Over-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.2/10
SCORE
6/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
98dB
SENSITIVITY
107dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 scores 7.2/10 with 32Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless scores 6/10 with 32Ω impedance and 107dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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