SteelSeries Arctis 9X review
May 29, 2020
SteelSeries Arctis 9X is a versatile model of headphones for gaming and casual listening for their w...
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We compared SteelSeries Arctis 9X to SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth headphones based on looks, sound, performance, and tech. Based on our rating, Arctis 9X has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 vs 7.4 out of 10 for Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Advantages SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth over SteelSeries Arctis 9X
- Longer battery life: 28 hours vs 20 hours
Common features
- Wired mode available
- Equal frequency response 20Hz-22KHz
- Identical sensitivity 98dB
- Equal weight 15oz
- Detachable cables
- Built-in controls
- App control
- Battery free listening mode
SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
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SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth review
Jun 09, 2020
SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth is a nice model of mobile headphones if you like the comfort of over ...
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Product
SteelSeries Arctis 9X
SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Model
Arctis 9X
Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Brand
SteelSeries
SteelSeries
Reviews
6479
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General
Wearing style
over ear
over ear
Enclosure
closed back
closed back
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size, mm/inches
40/1.5
40/1.5
Impedance, Ohm
32
32
Frequency response, Hz
20Hz-22KHz
20Hz-22KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
3
3
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
98
98
Magnet type
neodymium
neodymium
Weight (headphones), g/oz
425/15
425/15
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
300/9.8
300/9.8
Jack connection (TRS)
3.5
3.5
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
App control
Control functions
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, microphone volume, microphone on/off, ChatMix Dial
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, microphone volume, microphone on/off
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
4.1
4.1
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, HFP, HSP
A2DP, HFP, HSP
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
rechargable
rechargable
Battery life, hrs
20
28
Charging time, hrs
Charging port
micro USB
micro USB
Charging cable
micro USB to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A
Speed charge
Battery free listening mode
Battery level indicator
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
DTS Headphone:X
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
has not
has not
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating
- 7.3SteelSeries Arctis 9X
- 7.4SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
The SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth is better headphones in this comparison. Check SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth price
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