Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Poly Voyager Surround 85. 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 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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| 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 | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 30 m | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Over ear | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 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 85 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adjustable noise cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 85 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 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly Voyager Surround 85 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -37 dB | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 10 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hours | Poly Voyager Surround 85 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk: up to 21 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 1 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter | |
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| Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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