In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS. 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 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
Width | - | 18.4 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.7 cm | |
Weight | - | 266 g | |
Colour | Black | White | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | Leatherette, memory foam | |
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 WIRELESS |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 114 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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 WIRELESS |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Cable Type | - | USB charge cable - 1.8 m |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | USB wireless receiver, leaflet | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |