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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Soundcore Life Q20 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |