Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT. 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 SR50BT |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 180 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | Brown-grey | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 10 m | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT |
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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 SR50BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 5 - 40000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Max Input Power | - | 1500 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB/mW | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT |
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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 | 50 - 4000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -40 dB | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT |
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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 SR50BT |
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| Cable Type | - | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 25 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Standby Time | - | 1000 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT |
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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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