Philips SHB3165BK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK 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

Philips SHB3165BK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 16 cm -
Width 15.5 cm -
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 146 g -
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 6 m Philips SHB3165BK have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB3165BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass -
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips SHB3165BK offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 106 dB 98 dB Philips SHB3165BK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 9X have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - 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 Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 9X lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
Standby Time 200 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type USB Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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