For my own comparison I opted to check out the Siberia v3 against a similar competitor, the Turtle Beach XO4. Both models are similarly priced, with an MSRP of around $99.99, and sale prices at sites like Amazon putting both the Siberia v3 and the Turtle Beach XO4 at $69.99 as of this review. Both have similar features, would appear to have similar sound quality, and can be used across a variety of devices and gaming systems.
The Siberia v3 features a built-in microphone, with a retractable design that keeps it constantly attached to the headset, making it easy to conceal. It?s also on a flexible stem, as you?d expect to see out of most modern devices. Compare that to the XO4, which features a detachable mic piece also on a flexible stem. Considering my tendency to lose small things, this is another area where the Siberia v3 beats out the XO4.
As far as audio quality goes, the Siberia v3 features a richer, more filling level of bass than the XO4 seemed to produce, across every device I tested it on. As far as general volume goes they?re pretty comparable, but that added boost of bass on the Siberia v3 helps to edge out the XO4. That said, it also has a somewhat negative impact on spoken dialogue in games. When playing Borderlands: The Handsome Collection on PS4, there was a slight echo or vibration to the voice track that was noticeable but not really overwhelming. However, switching over to XO4 made everything feel a little quieter, so it?s a small flaw in the Siberia v3 that I was more than willing to put up with for an overall richer soundscape.
Overall, the SteelSeries Siberia v3 definitely edges out the Turtle Beach XO4 in a few areas, and for the asking price, I see no reason why you wouldn?t want to pick up the Siberia v3 if you?re in the market for a new headset. The overall comfortability of the headset is the number one selling point here, which is something I can?t overstate enough. But even the general sound quality, ease of use across a variety of platforms, and just the overall build of the headset are all great selling points too. It?ll certainly be my go-to headset for the foreseeable future, and I?d highly recommend checking out the Siberia v3 if you get the chance to do so. During the Siberia Challenge promotion, SteelSeries is offering a 30-day money back guarantee on the Siberia v3, which you can learn more about here.
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