Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Colour Black | White Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - 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)
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <3% Sennheiser HD 4.30i have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 98 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 9X have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls 3-button remote Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m -
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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