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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | 3-button remote | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset |
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CABLE | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m | - | |
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Cable Length | 1.4 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 4.30i | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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Included Accessories | Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) | USB charging cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |