SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. JBL JR 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and JBL JR 460NC. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. JBL JR 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 200 g
Colour - Pink | White
Design Games Kids
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL JR 460NC 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL JR 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than JBL JR 460NC.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -27 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Controls Volume -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Features - Safe Sound
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) JBL JR 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL JR 460NC
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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