SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.3 cm
Width - 18.4 cm
Depth - 8.7 cm
Weight - 273 g
Colour Black White
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 114 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
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 -41 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 2dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Cable Type - Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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