Sennheiser HD 598SR vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 598SR and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 598SR vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 598SR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material Leatherette Steel
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 598SR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 12 - 38500 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 598SR offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.1% <3% Sennheiser HD 598SR have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 598SR.
Sensitivity 112 dB 98 dB Sennheiser HD 598SR have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 598SR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 598SR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Push to Talk (PTT) Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Sennheiser HD 598SR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
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Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 598SR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 598SR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 598SR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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