In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 283 g | |
| Colour | Black | Grey, brown | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | Synthetic leather, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Steel | Steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 10 m | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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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 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer 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), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 30000 Hz | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 0.02% | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 107 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Voice guidance, Bluetooth aptX technology |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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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 | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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| Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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| Communications Technology | - | NFC |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1100 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 47 hour(s) | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 24.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 47 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 31.5 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Explorer |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Hard case | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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