SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL Quantum 910X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and JBL Quantum 910X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL Quantum 910X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / Wi-Fi - wireless
Weight - 420 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth Leather, memory foam
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Quantum 910X 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)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum 910X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSOUND Signature, QuantumSPATIAL 360
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 910X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 113 dB JBL Quantum 910X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 910X have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum 910X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than JBL Quantum 910X.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/mute, microphone volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Cable Type - USB-A to USB-C adapter
USB charge cable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 3-pole cable
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 37 hour(s) JBL Quantum 910X lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous playback (Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 42 hours
Continuous talk (2.4 GHz / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 37 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 37 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 34 hours
Continuous talk (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 35 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Modulation Type - GFSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB-C (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 910X
Included Accessories USB charging cable Wind shield, USB dongle, USB charging cable, calibration microphone, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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