Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and AKG Y400. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | AKG Y400 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | - | 170 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | Blue | Rose gold | Green | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | AKG Y400 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | AKG Y400 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) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y400. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 106 dB/mW | AKG Y400 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | AKG Y400 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 Y400 |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Power on/off, volume control |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | AKG Y400 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | AKG Y400 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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Included Qty | - | 1 |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | AKG Y400 |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | AKG Y400 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |