SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. JBL Quantum 100X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and JBL Quantum 100X. 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 Quantum 100X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.7 cm
Width - 14.2 cm
Depth - 7 cm
Weight - 220 g
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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 Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 100X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz JBL Quantum 100X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Controls Volume Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 100X
Included Accessories - Wind shield
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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