SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Sennheiser HD 560S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Sennheiser HD 560S. 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. Sennheiser HD 560S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sennheiser HD 560S
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Weight - 240 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth Velour
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sennheiser HD 560S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
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
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 6 - 38000 Hz Sennheiser HD 560S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <0.05% Sennheiser HD 560S have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity 98 dB 110 dB/Vrms Sennheiser HD 560S have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 120 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sennheiser HD 560S
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sennheiser HD 560S
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sennheiser HD 560S
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sennheiser HD 560S
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sennheiser HD 560S
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sennheiser HD 560S
Included Accessories USB charging cable 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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