SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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 9 Wireless vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height - 6.7 cm
Width - 11.1 cm
Depth - 14.9 cm
Weight - 74 g
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard DIGITAL
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 5.6 mm SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 20 - 16000 Hz Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal 40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Controls Volume -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable -
Cable Length - 78.5 cm
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Features - Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Poly EncorePro 520V
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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