Sennheiser GSP 550 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser GSP 550 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

Sennheiser GSP 550 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series Gaming -
Weight 358 g -
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
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
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser GSP 550 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 107 dB 98 dB Sennheiser GSP 550 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 28 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 10 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser GSP 550 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity -47 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls - Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.2 m -
Cable Length 1.2 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser GSP 550 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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