Creative Sound BlasterX H3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Creative Sound BlasterX H3 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

Creative Sound BlasterX H3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Creative Sound BlasterX H3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Creative Sound BlasterX H3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Creative Sound BlasterX H3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 118 dB/mW 98 dB Creative Sound BlasterX H3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Creative Sound BlasterX H3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 15000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Creative Sound BlasterX H3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 100 - 15000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Creative Sound BlasterX H3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Mute, volume Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Creative Sound BlasterX H3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.2 m
Audio splitter cable - 1.2 m
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BATTERY AND CHARGING Creative Sound BlasterX H3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Creative Sound BlasterX H3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Creative Sound BlasterX H3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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