SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II. 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. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 135.8 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth Leatherette
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II can be folded.
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 - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, redial
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II
Cable Type - Headset cable
USB cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 165 USB II
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Software Certification - Optimised for UC
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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