SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL JR 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL JR 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL JR 460NC
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
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
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL JR 460NC
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL JR 460NC
Features - Safe Sound
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL JR 460NC
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL JR 460NC
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL JR 460NC
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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