SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and Sony WH-XB910N. 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. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 252 g
Colour - Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 10 m SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-XB910N.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
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 Sony WH-XB910N 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB910N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB910N.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Controls Volume Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Sony WH-XB910N lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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