SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361. 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 361 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 238 g
Colour Black Black | White
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 25 m EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <0.3% EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - Audio prompts
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 80 - 8000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Cable Type - USB-C to micro-USB cable
Audio cable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Features - EPOS ActiveGard, Talk-Through
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 600 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 46 hour(s) EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 39 hours
Standby Time - 62 days
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 361
Included Accessories USB charging cable Carrying pouch, BTD 800 USB-C dongle
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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