SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC. 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. Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
Series - Voyager Surround 80 series
Height - 18.1 cm
Width - 19.1 cm
Depth - 7.7 cm
Weight - 275 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth Artificial leather
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 30 m Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 132 dB Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6800 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -37 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Features - In-call LED indicator, touch control, Smart Sensor Technology
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1100 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 24 hours Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with 15 min charge): up to 10 hours
Standby Time - 21 days
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Included Accessories USB charging cable Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charge cable
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Android, iOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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