SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b. 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. Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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 5 - 50000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
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 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Cable Type - 2 x headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Included Accessories USB charging cable Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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