August EP650B vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of August EP650B and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

August EP650B vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS August EP650B SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 17.66 cm -
Width 18.86 cm -
Depth 7.1 cm -
Weight 235 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 6 m August EP650B have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY August EP650B SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - August EP650B 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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 60 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than August EP650B.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1% <3% August EP650B have lower total harmonic distortion than August EP650B.
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm August EP650B have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 85 dB -
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE August EP650B 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 August EP650B SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls - Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE August EP650B SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING August EP650B SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 220 mAh -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 9X lasts longer on a single charge than the August EP650B.
Standby Time 720 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS August EP650B SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS August EP650B SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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