Sony INZONE H9 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony INZONE H9 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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

Sony INZONE H9 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / radio - wireless Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 330 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Sony INZONE H9 headphones.
Colour White -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Nylon -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / radio -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles 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 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Sony INZONE H9.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Discord Certified -
MICROPHONE Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology Dual Noise Sensor Technology AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony INZONE H9.
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Power on/off, master volume, game/chat balance, Bluetooth, noise cancelling/ambient sound mode button Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
FEATURES Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 32 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Wireless adapter (USB Type-A)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony INZONE H9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories Wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1, JEITA -
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