In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.2 cm | - | |
Weight | 296 g | - | |
Colour | Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black | - | |
Body Material | Steel, PC/ABS | - | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
Protection | Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant | - | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 12 m | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have a greater operating distance than Jabra Elite 85h. |
SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Foldable | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Jabra Elite 85h have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Hybrid ANC | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 13 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphones Included | 8 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off | Volume |
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CABLE | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm |
USB charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
Sensors | On-ear detection | - | |
Additional Functions | SmartSound | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 41 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 85h lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours |
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Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4GHz |
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CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |