In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II. 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 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Series | - | ADAPT 500 Series | |
Weight | - | 232 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | Textured fabric | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II 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) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
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 560 II. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Features | - | Audio prompts |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Beamforming, MEMS-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced Noise Control | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 81 day | |
Charging Time | - | 3.4 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB dongle | |
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Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for Google Meet | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |