SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Sony INZONE H9

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Sony INZONE H9. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Sony INZONE H9 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / radio - wireless
Weight - 330 g
Colour Black White
Earpad Material Cloth Nylon
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 10 m Sony INZONE H9 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / radio
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony INZONE H9 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony INZONE H9 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Sony INZONE H9.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm PET - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Discord Certified
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony INZONE H9 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Noise Sensor Technology
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony INZONE H9.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Power on/off, master volume, game/chat balance, Bluetooth, noise cancelling/ambient sound mode button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony INZONE H9 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Wireless adapter (USB Type-A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Sony INZONE H9
Included Accessories USB charging cable Wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1, JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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