Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | - | 17.87 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.73 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.26 cm | |
| Weight | - | 282 g | |
| Colour | Black | Navy | Antracite black | Grey mist | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, rubber, composite polymer, bamboo fibre cloth | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | Memory foam, lambskin | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 12 m | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 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, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 95 dB/mW | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 24 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Power on/off, volume control, microphone on/mute, play/pause, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.25 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.25 m |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (Bluetooth ON): up to 24 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Inflight adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | MFI | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 3 years |
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