JLab Audio Neon vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JLab Audio Neon 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

JLab Audio Neon vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 14 cm -
Width 12.7 cm -
Depth 6.35 cm -
Weight 136 g -
Colour Black Black
Body Material Eco-leather -
Earpad Material Foam Cloth
Headband Material Stainless steel Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 6 m JLab Audio Neon have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - JLab Audio Neon can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 SteelSeries Arctis 9X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JLab Audio Neon.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE JLab Audio Neon 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 JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Micro-USB cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 9X lasts longer on a single charge than the JLab Audio Neon.
CONNECTIONS JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type - Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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