Sennheiser HD 4.40 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.40 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

Sennheiser HD 4.40 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.40 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.40 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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 Sennheiser HD 4.40.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.40 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <3% Sennheiser HD 4.40 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
Sensitivity 113 dB 98 dB Sennheiser HD 4.40 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.40 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.40 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls - Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.40 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.40 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type - Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.40 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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