Side by side comparison and review of JVC HA S80BN and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JVC HA S80BN | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 165 g | - | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Cloth | |
| Headband Material | - | Steel | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 6 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | JVC HA S80BN | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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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 4.1 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | JVC HA S80BN are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | JVC HA S80BN offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 30.5 mm | 40 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have a thicker diaphragm than JVC HA S80BN. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | JVC HA S80BN | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | JVC HA S80BN microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphone Features | - | Mute function, retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JVC HA S80BN | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Controls | - | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | JVC HA S80BN | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JVC HA S80BN | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 26 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | JVC HA S80BN lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 16 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | JVC HA S80BN | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Connector Type | Headphone output USB (power only) |
Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | JVC HA S80BN | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Included Accessories | - | USB charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |