Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Meze Empyrean. 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 | Meze Empyrean |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - wired | |
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Weight | - | 430 g | |
Colour | Black | Black copper | |
Body Material | - | Fibreglass-reinforced ABS | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Meze Empyrean |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | - | Open | |
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 | 4 - 110000 Hz | Meze Empyrean offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.1% | Meze Empyrean have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 31.6 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Meze Empyrean |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Meze Empyrean |
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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 | Meze Empyrean |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Meze Empyrean |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Meze Empyrean |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Meze Empyrean |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |