SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.6 cm
Width - 18.4 cm
Depth - 7.8 cm
Weight - 282 g
Colour Black Carbon
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 HS65 SURROUND
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
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 HS65 SURROUND.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 114 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
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 HS65 SURROUND
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/mute
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
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 HS65 SURROUND
Included Accessories USB charging cable 7.1 surround USB adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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