SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. EPOS H3 Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and EPOS H3 Hybrid. 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. EPOS H3 Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS H3 Hybrid
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight - 298 g
Colour Black Ghost white | Onyx black
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS H3 Hybrid
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 EPOS H3 Hybrid 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) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than EPOS H3 Hybrid.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 0.5% EPOS H3 Hybrid have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB EPOS H3 Hybrid have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS H3 Hybrid
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in & removable boom
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 7500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS H3 Hybrid.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS H3 Hybrid
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS H3 Hybrid
Cable Type - Headset cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS H3 Hybrid
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 37 hour(s) EPOS H3 Hybrid lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS H3 Hybrid
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS H3 Hybrid
Included Accessories USB charging cable Cover plate
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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