Gigabyte Force H5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte Force H5 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

Gigabyte Force H5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte Force H5 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 21.7 cm -
Width 19.8 cm -
Depth 7.4 cm -
Weight 288 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Cloth
Headband Material Stainless steel Steel
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Gigabyte Force H5 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Gigabyte Force H5 can be folded.
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
Sound Effects SRS Virtual Surround -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Gigabyte Force H5.
Max Input Power 50 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 118 dB 98 dB Gigabyte Force H5 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Gigabyte Force H5 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Gigabyte Force H5 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Gigabyte Force H5 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Gigabyte Force H5 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Length 3 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Gigabyte Force H5 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Gigabyte Force H5 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Gigabyte Force H5 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories Protective case USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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