SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Audio-Technica ATH G1WL

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Audio-Technica ATH G1WL. 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 9X vs. Audio-Technica ATH G1WL Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Weight - 297 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Receiver: 5.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 1 cm / 9 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 12 m Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH G1WL offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 45 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Hypercardioid
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 30 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH G1WL offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -43 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, surround on/off, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable - 2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 15 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 9X lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH G1WL.
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Modulation Type - AFH
Radio Transmitter Power - 12.5 mW
Radio Frequency Range - 2.404 - 2.476GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH G1WL
Included Accessories USB charging cable Wind screen, 2 earpads, USB wireless receiver
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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