Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Microsoft Modern USB 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB | |
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| 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 Headset for Business |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| 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 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 Headset for Business. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Modern USB 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 Headset for Business |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Mute, volume, Microsoft Teams button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business |
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| Cable Type | - | USB cable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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| 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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