Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT 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

Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 190 g -
Colour White | Black Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 6 m Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 98 dB SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Impedance 41 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
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Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica SonicFuel ATH-AR3BT SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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