SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business. 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. Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB-C
Height - 17.3 cm
Width - 16.7 cm
Depth - 6 cm
Weight - 142 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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 100 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 91 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 28 mm SteelSeries Arctis 9X have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business
Cable Type - USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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