SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Audeze LCD-X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Audeze LCD-X. 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. Audeze LCD-X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired
Weight - 635 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth Leather
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Professional audio
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Open
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
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz Audeze LCD-X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 0.1% Audeze LCD-X have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity 98 dB 103 dB Audeze LCD-X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 130 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 106 mm Audeze LCD-X have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-X
Form Factor Headset microphone -
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 Audeze LCD-X
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-X
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.9 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-X
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (4 pin mini-XLR)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-X
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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