Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and ASUS TUF Gaming H5. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Colour | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | Steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, phone, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | 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 | |
| Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than ASUS TUF Gaming H5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom & on-cable | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional, omni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 10000 / 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz Omni-directional - 50 - 10000 Hz |
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| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 |
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| Cable Type | - | Headset cable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS TUF Gaming H5 |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | 7.1 surround USB adapter | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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