Sony WH1000XM3 review
May 18, 2020
In the Summer of 2017 a well-known Japanese audio company Sony represented its new model of wireless...
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In this article, we compare the Sony WH1000XM3 vs SteelSeries Arctis 9X specifications to understand their differences and come at a final buying decision. Based on our rating, WH1000XM3 has a total rating of 9.6 out of 10 vs 7.3 out of 10 for Arctis 9X.
Advantages Sony WH1000XM3 over SteelSeries Arctis 9X
- Better low limit of frequency response: 4Hz vs 20Hz
- Better high limit of frequency response: 40KHz vs 22KHz
- Higher sensitivity: 104dB vs 98dB
- Less weight: 13.4oz vs 15oz
- Foldable design
- Noise cancellation
- You can move the noise-canceling level up or down
- In-line control buttons
- Touch control
- Voice control
- aptX HD supported
- NFC support
- Longer battery life: 38 hours vs 20 hours
Advantages SteelSeries Arctis 9X over Sony WH1000XM3
- Built-in control buttons
Common features
- Wired mode available
- Detachable cables
- App control
- Battery free listening mode
Sony WH1000XM3 vs SteelSeries Arctis 9X
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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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Product
Sony WH1000XM3
SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Model
WH1000XM3
Arctis 9X
Brand
Sony
SteelSeries
Reviews
15747
6479
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
Impedance, Ohm
16
32
Frequency response, Hz
4Hz-40KHz
20Hz-22KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
3
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
104
98
Magnet type
neodymium
neodymium
Weight (headphones), g/oz
380/13.4
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
Jack connection (TRS)
3.5
3.5
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
Google Assistant, Siri
App control
Control functions
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, noise cancelling, voice assistant
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, microphone volume, microphone on/off, ChatMix Dial
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
4.2
4.1
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
A2DP, HFP, HSP
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
rechargable
rechargable
Battery life, hrs
38 (30 without noise cancelling)
20
Charging time, hrs
3
Charging port
USB-C
micro USB
Charging cable
USB-C 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
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating
- 9.6Sony WH1000XM3
- 7.3SteelSeries Arctis 9X
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