SteelSeries 3H USB

115 reviews

May, 2024

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usability (16)
portability (14)

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size (10)
mids quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 reviews of SteelSeries 3H USB. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the portability and usability are generally positive. The comfort and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical reviews about the mids quality and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the SteelSeries 3H USB is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of SteelSeries 3H USB from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and usability. The price and comfort are also appreciated. The mids quality and durability get less positive views. Reviews are divided on the size.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : garfi3ld (lanoc.org)

Steel Series 3H

Its news to me, but a headset is apparently very important to Gaming. All of those years I thought you could just yell at the screen. It turns out you needed a headset for everyone to hear you.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Mathew Miranda (hardwarelogic.com)

SteelSeries 3H USB Headphones

"SteelSeries is all about gaming. Our mission is to create performance enhancing gaming gear, created for and by leading professional gamers. We continuously strive to better ourselves, and work with leading professional gamers from 3 different...

At a retail price of $50, the Steel Series 3H is an affordable choice if you are in the market for a gaming headset. One would be hard pressed to find a better sounding product at this cost. The collapsible feature and retractable microphone also...

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Kristofer Brozio (dragonsteelmods.com)

SteelSeries Steelsound 3H Headphones

If you into gaming and LANs then you know that headphones are pretty much an essential part of that whole scene. Or if you're like me and have a wife and kids, then well, a set of headphones is pretty much a requirement to do any sort of gaming late at...

Lightweight ; Foldable/collapsible ; Long cord ; Hidden microphone ; Very comfortable to wear for long periods

Sound is sort of muffled, not crisp and clear ; Not really for music

The SteelSeries Steelsound 3h Headphones are an excellent entry level gaming product for those looking for quality gaming sounds. They are portable and very well made, they should last through many a frag session.

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : admin (topreviewshop.com)

SteelSeries Steel Sound 3H Headset

With a plethora of headsets currently available on the market - from the $5 plastic generic brand headphones at Wal-Mart, to the $1,000 ultra high-end Grado GS1000 headphones (yes, they really do cost $1,000 USD) - there is no shortage of available...

Very good in-game sound, comfortable for average length listening sessions, effective microphone, very competitive price

Struggles with some types of music, uncomfortable after 1+ hour of continuous use

A final positive point with the 3H's is the amount of external environment noise they block out. I like to be completely immersed in whatever game I am playing or song I am listening to, as I am easily distracted by outside noise. Dogs barking, doors...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : faceless105 (fusionmods.net)

SteelSeries 3H Gaming Headset

When great comfort, a compact design, and excellent sound quality is what you're looking for, then the 3H Gaming Headset by SteelSeries is what you want.

May, 2007

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Expert review by : techPowerUp! (techpowerup.com)

SteelSeries SteelSound 3H

The performance of this headset did really surprise me, I didn't expect such a relatively cheap headset to provide such excellent sound quality. One of the things that amazed me with this headset is just how small it is when you fold it, the...

Price, Design, Weight, Comfort

Gaming performance

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Amber Lupala (rbmods.com)

SteelSeries SteelSound 3H Headset

Introduction Improving upon a successful produce line is usually hard to do.Steelseries, makers of a wide range of gaming accessories, is attempting to do just that with the release of two new SteelSound headsets that offer different features than...

Compact design that is foldable ; Comfortable fit ; Retractable microphone ; Good sound quality, especially in the bass

No on-cord remote control ; No carrying case

If you are looking for a compact gaming headset at a decent price (~$49 USD), look no further than the SteelSound 3H.The top-notch sound performance and comfortable fit make the headset a winner, and the compact size and portability are added bonuses...

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Tazz (modders-inc.com)

SteelSound 3H Headphones

SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of gaming accessories, including headsets, keyboards, mouse pads and mouse accessories. Last month SteelSeries announced a couple of new additions to the SteelSound line of professional gaming headsets. The...

Well designed ; Solid construction ; Excellent base ; Evenly balanced mid and high end response ; Reasonable price ; Retractable Microphone ; Collapsible for easy transport

Uncomfortable with extended use (over 1.5 hours) ; No volume control (preference) ; No mute/off options for microphone (preference) ; Support around wire was cracked where it goes into the ear piece

SteelSeries is all about gaming. Our mission is to create performance enhancing gaming gear, created for and by leading professional gamers. We continuously strive to better ourselves, and work with leading professional gamers from 3 different...

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Karan Bajaj (ld2.ciol.com)