Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT. 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 | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | - | 193 g | |
| Colour | Black | Charcoal grey | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 10 m | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 5 - 35000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Max Input Power | - | 1500 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 99 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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| Type | Boom | On-cable | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -44 dB | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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| Cable Type | - | USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 70 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Charging Time | - | 4 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR30BT |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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