SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL Quantum 300

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and JBL Quantum 300. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL Quantum 300 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 300
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 245 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth Memory foam
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 300
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than JBL Quantum 300.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB JBL Quantum 300 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 300
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 -40 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 300
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 300
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 300
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 300
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year 1-year warranty
Other projects: