SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. EPOS H3 Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and EPOS H3 Hybrid. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. EPOS H3 Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight - 298 g
Colour - Ghost white | Onyx black
Design Games Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 EPOS H3 Hybrid have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 0.5% EPOS H3 Hybrid have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB EPOS H3 Hybrid have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in & removable boom
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 7500 Hz EPOS H3 Hybrid offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Controls Volume -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 37 hour(s) EPOS H3 Hybrid lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Connector Type - Headset
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless EPOS H3 Hybrid
Included Accessories - Cover plate
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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