SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. AKG N700NCM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and AKG N700NCM2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. AKG N700NCM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X AKG N700NCM2
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 277 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X AKG N700NCM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 AKG N700NCM2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than AKG N700NCM2.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X AKG N700NCM2
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X AKG N700NCM2
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X AKG N700NCM2
Cable Type - Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X AKG N700NCM2
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 23 hour(s) AKG N700NCM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours
Continuous talk: up to 23 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X AKG N700NCM2
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X AKG N700NCM2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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