Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Sony PULSE 3D. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 19 cm | |
| Width | - | 21.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.1 cm | |
| Weight | - | 292 g | |
| Colour | Black | Midnight black | Black / white | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| 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 | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | 3D Audio by Tempest 3D AudioTech | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony PULSE 3D microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Cable Type | - | Headphones cable USB-C charge cable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 9X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony PULSE 3D. |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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