SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL Quantum 100X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and JBL Quantum 100X. 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 Quantum 100X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 100X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.7 cm
Width - 14.2 cm
Depth - 7 cm
Weight - 220 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth Memory foam
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 100X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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 - Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 100X.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 100X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 100X
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 100X
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 100X
Cable Type - Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 100X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 100X
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 100X
Included Accessories USB charging cable Wind shield
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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