SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. JBL Quantum 360X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and JBL Quantum 360X. 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. JBL Quantum 360X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 360X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 253 g
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 360X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency 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
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 115 dB JBL Quantum 360X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 360X
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz JBL Quantum 360X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 360X
Controls Volume Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 360X
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Audio / USB adapter
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 360X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 500 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 22 hour(s) JBL Quantum 360X lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (Bluetooth connection): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 1 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 360X
Modulation Type - GFSK
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz 2.402 - 2.480GHz
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless JBL Quantum 360X
Included Accessories - Wind shield, USB dongle
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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