SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Philips TAG5106BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Philips TAG5106BK. 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. Philips TAG5106BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Philips TAG5106BK
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired
Series - 5000 Series
Height - 22.2 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 8.2 cm
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Philips TAG5106BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Philips TAG5106BK 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) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAG5106BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - DTS Surround Sound, DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAG5106BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB Philips TAG5106BK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Philips TAG5106BK have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Philips TAG5106BK
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Philips TAG5106BK
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X Philips TAG5106BK
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Philips TAG5106BK
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Philips TAG5106BK lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (LED off): up to 45 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Philips TAG5106BK
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Philips TAG5106BK
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB dongle, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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