Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and JBL JR 460NC. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL JR 460NC |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | - | 200 g | |
Colour | Black | Pink | White | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Design | - | Kids | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL JR 460NC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | JBL JR 460NC 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL JR 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than JBL JR 460NC. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 92 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have a thicker diaphragm than JBL JR 460NC. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL JR 460NC |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -27 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL JR 460NC |
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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 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL JR 460NC |
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Features | - | Safe Sound |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL JR 460NC |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 450 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | JBL JR 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL JR 460NC |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL JR 460NC |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |