Hama "Black Desire" vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Hama "Black Desire" and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Hama "Black Desire" vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Hama "Black Desire" SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Hama "Black Desire" SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes 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 Hama "Black Desire".
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 108 dB 98 dB Hama "Black Desire" have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Hama "Black Desire" SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid Bi-directional
Frequency Response 30 - 15000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Hama "Black Desire" offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity -58 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 10 kOhm -
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Hama "Black Desire" SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Mute, volume Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Hama "Black Desire" SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.8 m -
Cable Length 1.8 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Hama "Black Desire" SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Hama "Black Desire" SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm x 2) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Hama "Black Desire" SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5mm jack adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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