Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 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

Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 200 g -
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical Black
Earpad Material Memory foam Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
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BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 22 hours 20 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 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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