SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Soundcore Life Q20

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Soundcore Life Q20. 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. Soundcore Life Q20 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Soundcore Life Q20
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 268 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 15 m Soundcore Life Q20 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Soundcore Life Q20
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Soundcore Life Q20 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - BassUp
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Soundcore Life Q20
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Soundcore Life Q20
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Soundcore Life Q20
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Soundcore Life Q20
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Soundcore Life Q20
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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