SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. ASUS TUF Gaming H3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and ASUS TUF Gaming H3. 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 9X vs. ASUS TUF Gaming H3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 294 g
Colour Black Black, silver | Gun metal
Earpad Material Cloth Protein-leather
Headband Material Steel Stainless steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 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 - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than ASUS TUF Gaming H3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm ASUS TUF Gaming H3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 10000 Hz ASUS TUF Gaming H3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -40 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Cable Type - Audio splitter cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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