Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Sennheiser HD 450BT. 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 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | - | 238 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | White | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sennheiser HD 450BT 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) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser HD 450BT are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 18 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 450BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <0.3% | Sennheiser HD 450BT have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Beamforming | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 80 - 6000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 600 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hours | Sennheiser HD 450BT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Carrying case | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |