AKG N700NC vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AKG N700NC and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG N700NC vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N700NC SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N700NC SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 AKG N700NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - AKG N700NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N700NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE AKG N700NC SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N700NC SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Answer/end, 1-button remote Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE AKG N700NC SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Charging cable
Headphones cable
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Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N700NC SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 36 hour(s) 20 hour(s) AKG N700NC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
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CONNECTIONS AKG N700NC SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS AKG N700NC SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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