SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Adesso Xtream H5U

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Adesso Xtream H5U. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Adesso Xtream H5U Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Adesso Xtream H5U
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB
Weight - 200 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Adesso Xtream H5U
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Adesso Xtream H5U.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB +/- 3dB Adesso Xtream H5U have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Adesso Xtream H5U
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -40 dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Adesso Xtream H5U
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume control
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Adesso Xtream H5U
Cable Type - Headset cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length - 1.8 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Adesso Xtream H5U
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Adesso Xtream H5U
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Adesso Xtream H5U
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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